; and (B) is sometimes referred to as intersex traits. (b) Survey requirement Not later than 360 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of any agency that collects information through a covered survey for statistical purposes shall establish data standards that require, with regard to the survey, the following: (1) Review The review of covered surveys to determine in which surveys information about sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics is not included. (2) Methods An identification of appropriate methods to include questions on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in covered surveys that facilitate categorization and voluntary participation and preserve privacy and confidentiality, including protocols for anonymizing data collected and destroying personally identifiable information at the appropriate time and not later than 3 years after the date on which the information is collected. (3) Data collection The use of the appropriate methods identified in paragraph (2) to gather data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics for any survey identified in paragraph (1). (4) Assessment The implementation of a process to routinely assess needed changes in covered survey methods related to asking questions on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics. (c) Data reports