Do I think that, in principle, data sets can be anonymized? Of course I do.
Your incredulous tone and excessive ellipsis seems to imply you find this position to be ridiculous, so maybe you'd better be a little less snide and a little more expansive on, what, exactly, your problem is.
It's because their confidence in deidentifying data doesn't match the significant risk. If you think it's worth it and are willing to take that risk that's on you and those you risk harming.
Do I think that, in principle, data sets can be anonymized? Of course I do.
Your incredulous tone and excessive ellipsis seems to imply you find this position to be ridiculous, so maybe you'd better be a little less snide and a little more expansive on, what, exactly, your problem is.