<aside> 🖱️ De-identification involves the removal of personally identifying information in order to protect personal privacy.In te rms of health information, data is considered de-identified under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule when a number of specified data elements are removed.
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Interviewer: When was the first time you heard about the [Organization]?
Interviewee: Ten years ago. I was a student at [University] and one of my professors told us about [Organization] and their work.
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Name
Social Security numbers
Telephone numbers
Addresses and all geographic information smaller than a state
All elements of dates (except year), including date of: birth, admission, discharge, and death; and all ages over 89
Fax numbers
E-mail addresses
Medical record numbers