### Question
Can you define what de-identified means?


### Answer
**De-identified** is defined as the following in *49 U.S.C. § 44735*:

> the process by which all information that is likely to establish the identity of the specific persons or entities submitting reports, data, or other information is removed from the reports, data, or other information

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44735*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 447-SAFETY REGULATION**

