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Re-identification Methods for Evaluating the Confidentiality of Analytically Valid Microdata

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Re-identification Methods for Evaluating the Confidentiality of Analytically Valid Microdata

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Re-Identification Methods for Evaluating the Confidentiality of Analytically Valid Microdata
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With higher computing power, sophistication of software packages, and increased ability of users to develop their own software, researchers are better able to analyze microdata. These researchers (data users) are no longer content with using summary statistics produced by statistical agencies (data providers). The data users realize that, with access to appropriate microdata, they can examine issues and, indeed, find new issues that are beyond the purview and resources of the data providers. The data providers realize that they have a fundamental obligation to protect the confidentiality of data of individuals and enterprises. The data providers also realize that provision of analytically valid microdata to legitimate researchers has direct societal benefits due to improved analyses for policy purposes.

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