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In this paper we make a first attempt at systematically investigating levels of anonymity required in networked computer systems: we feel it is often overlooked that beyond such obvious cases as identified by means of a password or “anonymous use” there are many other levels of anonymity, identification and authenticity necessary in various applications.
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Flinn, B., Maurer, H. (1996). Levels of Anonymity. In: Maurer, H., Calude, C., Salomaa, A. (eds) J.UCS The Journal of Universal Computer Science. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-80350-5_4
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