Jerry Bradshaw - National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
Jerry Bradshaw - National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
Jerry Bradshaw - National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
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Probabilistic Algorithm Vulnerability<br />
Ms. J<strong>on</strong>es is widowed, has lived in<br />
Maumelle, Arkansas for 10 years<br />
<strong>and</strong> has numerous records <strong>on</strong> the<br />
system.<br />
Last Name…J<strong>on</strong>es<br />
First Name... Linda<br />
Sex………….Female<br />
DOB………..10/19/1948<br />
Zip Code….. 72113<br />
Ms. J<strong>on</strong>es re-marries <strong>and</strong> moves to<br />
her new husb<strong>and</strong>s home. After a<br />
year she sees a new physician who<br />
generates new records.<br />
Last Name…Smith<br />
First Name... Linda<br />
Sex………….Female<br />
DOB………..10/19/1948<br />
Zip Code….. 71609<br />
> The AHIN Database C<strong>on</strong>tains Records <strong>on</strong> 1.5 Milli<strong>on</strong> Individuals<br />
> Of the 1.5 Milli<strong>on</strong> Individuals, 12,000 Have Linda as a First Name<br />
> Of the 12,000 Named Linda, 7 Have a DOB of 10/19/1948<br />
> Likelihood is the New Record W<strong>on</strong>’t be Matched<br />
13
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