What is the difference between the safe harbor and expert determinatio

QUESTION

What is the difference between the safe harbor and expert determination methods of de-identifying data?

a. The safe harbor method involves removal of 18 types of identifiers, and the expert determination method involves the application of statistical or scientific models.
b. The safe harbor method involves the application of statistical or scientific models, and the expert determination method involves removal of 18 types of identifiers.
c. The safe harbor method involves removal of all identifiers, and the expert determination method involves the removal of 18 types of identifiers.
d. The safe harbor method involves securing identifiers in an encrypted database, and the expert determination specifically determines the riskiest identifiers to remove.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
The safe harbor method involves removal of 18 types of identifiers, and the expert determination method involves the application of statistical or scientific models to de-identify data. None of the other options accurately describe these two methods.