Data Access

Data Access Restrictions

FERPA, HIPAA, Privacy Act, State-Level Regulations

LAWYERS!

Data Linkage Restrictions

Do common IDs and/or identifiable demographics exist for determiistic and probabilistic record linkage?

Data Redistribution Restrictions

Is anybody other than you allowed to work with the data?

What additional transformations/protections are required before data can be redistributed?

Gaining Entry and Building Trust

More times than not needs to be the primary focus of your initial data gathering efforts.