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Re:PostgreSQL Anonymizer by heeton on Friday January 17, 2025 @09:02AM (#42737584)
It allows updating the original data - https://postgresql-anonymizer.readthedocs.io/en/stable/stati...

> These methods will destroy the original data. Use with care.

Re:PostgreSQL Anonymizer by sgt on Friday January 17, 2025 @02:02PM (#42741999)
So basically running SELECT anon.anonymize_database(); will do it.
Re:PostgreSQL Anonymizer by daamien on Friday January 17, 2025 @07:42PM (#42744737)
Both approach are possible

* Static Masking will destroy the authentic data once for all

* Dynamic Masking will only alter the data the "masked users". Regular users will continue to view the real data.

Both techniques have their own advantage depending on your context.