| De-Identification Step | |
|---|---|
| All participant names have been removed or replaced with codes. | |
| All direct identifiers (such as phone numbers, addresses, email) have been removed. | |
| Names of family members, friends, or other referenced individuals have been de-identified. | |
| Workplaces, schools, or other specific organizations have been generalized or removed. | |
| Geographical information below the state/city level (such as street, neighborhood) has been removed or generalized. | |
| Dates directly related to the participant (birthdays, anniversaries) have been removed or generalized. | |
| All audio/video identifiers (voices, faces) have been redacted or substituted in transcripts. | |
| A review has been conducted to ensure no indirect identifiers remain (unique phrases, stories, etc.). | |
| A code key (if used) is stored separately from de-identified data. | |
| File contains no metadata or document properties that could reveal participant identities. |