We live in a data filled world. In recent years, many of us have become increasingly aware of this fact and vigilant about how our data is protected and used. But do we really know the value of this data for improving the health and social well being of our society?

Population Data BC recently conducted a survey to better understand user’s thoughts and experiences with the data, accompanying metadata, and method of data provision.

Here we share key findings and our commitments to address researcher feedback and suggestions. The outcomes of this survey will be used in the development of next year’s annual plan and will feed into the strategic priorities for fiscal year 2022-2023.

Data access has been approved for a project to improve our understanding of the long-term development consequences of antidepressant use in pregnancy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our society in innumerable ways to the extent that no aspect of normal societal life has been spared the rigour of upheaval. This wide-spread change has impacted many individuals, especially those possessing considerable life challenges during pre-pandemic times.