Page last revised: August 31, 2011

DATA ACCESS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can access the data holdings?

How can students access the data holdings?

How much does it cost to get data?

How long does it take to get data?

How do I load & read my data?

How do I make an amendment?

How far into the future can I request data?

How do I justify requests of potentially identifiable information?

What is the difference between PharmaCare data and PharmaNet data?

When defining my study population, what do I need to know about time periods and dates?

I have my own data, how do I link it with data held at Population Data BC?

Can I apply for data which is not held at Population Data BC and link it with data that Population Data BC does hold?

How do I reference Population Data BC in grant applications and in published research?

Questions not answered?
Email Researcher Liaison and they will be happy to help!