; (ii) specify the form and manner for such submissions, and the historical period to be included in the initial submission; and (iii) offer an automated submission option to minimize administrative burdens for entities required to submit data. (C) De-identification of data The entity awarded the contract under subsection (a) shall— (i) establish a process under which data is de-identified in accordance with section 164.514(a) of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), while retaining the ability to link data longitudinally for the purposes of research on cost and quality, and the ability to complete risk adjustment and geographic analysis; (ii) ensure that any third-party subcontractors who perform the de-identification process described in clause (i) retain the minimum necessary information to perform such a process, and adhere to effective security and encryption practices in data storage and transmission; (iii) store claims and other data collected under this subsection only in de-identified form, in accordance with section 164.514(a) of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations)