Information that does not identify an individual is considered deidentified. That means the data is no longer PHI and isn't subject to the same rules as identifying health information -- think "white female in Oklahoma" versus "June Thompson in Tulsa." Use this chart to easily recognize and remove patient identifiers from your e-mail. Tip: Distribute the list to all employees with e-mail access. Tell them that any information in their message that also appears in this list must be removed before they click 'Send.' IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Name Address information other than city, state and ZIP code Telephone numbers Fax number E-mail address Social Security number Medical record number Health plan beneficiary number Account number Certificate/license numbers Vehicle identifier Device identifiers Device serial number Web site address Biometric identifier Full-face photograph Geographic subdivisions smaller than state Dates (except for years) related to birth, death, admission and discharge Any other unique identifiying number, code or characteristic unless otherwise permitted