Global Health Data De-identification Frameworks

Introduction to Health Data De-identification

Health data de-identification is the process of removing or obscuring personal identifiers from health information to reduce privacy risks while maintaining data utility for research, analysis, and other secondary purposes. Different countries and regions have established various frameworks and standards to guide this process.

While the United States utilizes the HIPAA Safe Harbor and Expert Determination methods, other countries have developed their own approaches that reflect local privacy values, legal traditions, and healthcare systems.

Frameworks by Region/Country