CCI-005039

Perform de-identification using validated algorithms and software that is validated to implement the algorithms.

Implementation Guidance

Determine if: - de-identification is performed using validated algorithms. - de-identification is performed using software that is validated to implement the algorithms.

Validation Procedures

Examine: [SELECT FROM: System and information integrity policy; system and information integrity procedures; personally identifiable information processing policy; de-identification procedures; system configuration; de-identified datasets; algorithm and software validation tools; system security plan; privacy plan; privacy impact assessment; privacy risk assessment documentation; other relevant documents or records]. Interview: [SELECT FROM: Organizational personnel responsible for de-identifying the dataset; organizational personnel with information security and privacy responsibilities]. Test: [SELECT FROM: Validated algorithms and software].

The controls below (if any) were marked by NIST as being related to CCI-005039.