Min Max Number (Algorithm frameworks)

The Continuous Compliance Engine provides a "MinMax Number" to normalize data within a range. Values that are extremely high or low in certain categories allow viewers to infer someone’s identity, even if their name has been masked. For example, a record with the highest salary might be for a company’s CEO. You can use a MinMax Number algorithm to move all values of this kind into the midrange. This algorithm allows you to make sure that all the values in the database are within a specified range. The algorithm framework applies to numeric data types.

The Replacement Value for Nonconforming Data value is used when the underlying data to be masked is of type String and conversion to a number is required.

Creating a MinMax Number Algorithm via UI

1. At the top right of the Algorithms page, click + Algorithm.

   

2. Enter an Algorithm Name.

   Info: This MUST be unique.

3. Enter a Description.

4. Select MinMax Number as the Framework Name and click Next.

5. Enter the Minimum Number and the Maximum Number.

   

6. Enter the Replacement Value for Nonconforming Data if needed.

7. Click Next to verify details on the Summary step.

   

8. Click Save.

For information on creating Min Max algorithms through the API, see API Calls for Creating Algorithms - Min Max.

Examples

Example: Age less than 18 years - enter Min Number 0 and Max Number 18.