Dwork et al. 2006 paper on differential privacy

Dwork et al. (2006) introduce the concept of differential privacy, a mathematical framework ensuring individual data remains confidential when querying a database. It guarantees that the output of any analysis does not significantly change whether or not a person's data is included, thus protecting privacy. This approach allows organizations to share useful insights without risking exposure of sensitive information, balancing data utility with privacy. The paper provides the foundational principles and mechanisms to achieve such privacy guarantees, influencing data sharing and analysis practices across various fields.