Access and Application

Access to WA linked dataCan refer to: (1) the demographic data used in the Data Linkage process; or (2) information pertaining to services provided to people or their clinical information (available only from Data Custodians, including via CARES). is granted to researchers who meet the requirements of:

• The DoH Research Governance Framework,
• The DoH Human Research Ethics Committee, 
• The DLB Access Policy and 
• The Data Custodians involved. 

Please access the relevant pages for:

• Information on conditions for accessing Linked Data.
• Information on the application process for linked data, inclusive of:
  • The Custodian Engagement & Draft Application process
  • The Ethical Review process 
  • The Final Application for Data requirements
  • The Amendment request process
  • The Applications for Cross Jurisdictional Linked Data process and additional agencies
  • The Charging policy
  • Information on how to provide draft outputs to the Data Linkage Branch for review, and subsequent final outputs.