Protect your data and I'll rank its utility: A framework for utility analysis of anonymized mobility data for smart city applications

Ekler Paulino de Mattos, Augusto C. S. A. Domingues, Fabrício A. Silva, Heitor S. Ramos, Antonio A. F. Loureiro

Abstract: Highlights•Utility characterization framework for mobility data anonymized by mix-zones.•Data anonymized utility evaluation for smart city apps with the framework.•Evaluation of framework and metrics from real anonymized mobility data by mix-zones.