The multiplicity and age of state confidentiality laws often stymie the flow of public health data. De‐identification promises a solution to this problem, but is shadowed by the specter of re‐identification attacks. This article examines de‐identification's efficacy and legality – ultimately concluding it is a safe and effective data liberation tool.
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