What does it mean to de-identify PHI under HIPAA, and what are Safe Harbor and Expert Determination methods?

• A. De-identification encrypts data; Safe Harbor uses passwords; Expert Determination uses pseudonymization.
• B. De-identification applies to non-health data; Safe Harbor and Expert Determination are marketing terms.
• C. De-identification is not allowed under HIPAA.
• D. De-identification removes identifiers from PHI; Safe Harbor removes 18 identifiers; Expert Determination uses statistical methods to reduce re-identification risk.

Answer: (D)