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


### Answer
**De-identified** is defined as the following in *46 U.S.C. § 70001*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70001*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Security and Drug Enforcement > CHAPTER 700-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-VESSEL OPERATIONS**

