What do British Columbians think about data access for research?
The power of data lies in their use to make discoveries that can affect and benefit the public. This power is even greater when data of different types and from different sources are combined or linked together. Linking data, however, also can introduce risks, such as the potential to identify certain sub-populations or communities.
Frequently asked questions
General
- What is PopData and what does it do?
Population Data BC (PopData) is a multi-university, data and education resource facilitating interdisciplinary research on the determinants of human health, well-being and development.
Providing a range of services to Researchers and data providers, PopData strives to ensure that Researchers have timely access to the data and training they need to address research questions on population health. Research using these data informs policy-making and leads to healthier communities.
Data access streams
There are currently three streams available for academic researchers to access data on the population of British Columbia:
- The Data Innovation Program (DI Program)
- Population Data BC
- Health Data Platform BC (HDPBC)
Researchers will be routed to a data access stream based on a range of qualifying criteria which includes the data required to answer the research question and the tools required for analysis.
Getting started with your Data Access Request (DAR)
| 1: | Define your research question. |
| 2: | Make sure your project meets the eligibility requirements under the 5 SAFEs model. |
| 3: | Make sure that you, and your team members meet the eligibility criteria to apply for data.Health Data for All of Us: A Public Dialogue on AI in HealthImage
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