### Question
How does the law define de-identified?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 44735*, **de-identified** is defined as:

> 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**

