There's little difference for most of us.
Yes, you can be in compliance without transmitting RID if you have authorization from the Administrator of the FAA or fly in an FAA-recognized FRIA.
I'm just quoting the FAA. I'm not up for an argument, but they seem to disagree with you.
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