Data access Population Data BC is home to one of the world's largest collections of health care, health services and population health data. These data includes longitudinal, person-specific, de-identified health data on BC's four million residents, from 1985 forward. >> the history of the research data service Population Data BC offers the following services for qualified researchers: - Access to a rich source of linkable, person specific, but de-identified data on British Columbians, including health service records, population health data and census geographic areas.
- Guidance, support and advice in applying to access data held at Population Data BC.
- A streamlined, harmonized and transparent access procedure for applying for data.
- Remote access to a central server for data storage and analysis, including encrypted backups, software, and other services to ensure compliance with data access requirements.
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