It is vital that data which can be accessed around the world does not contain any identifiable information. Duane Beekly, BS from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA explains the importance that the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) places on ensuring the privacy of individuals, and talks to us about the ways in which this is enforced. Mr Beekly also speaks about the issue of data standardization. This interview was recorded at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) held in London, UK.