Materials on this page are available for download. Please acknowledge the Data Linkage Branch as a source where applicable.
Data Linkage Access and Charging Policy
Access to linked data is granted to Data Applicants who meet the requirements of the Data Linkage Access and Charging Policy.
View the Access and Charging Policy (PDF, 370KB)
For queries relating to the DLB Access and Charging Policy, please contact DataServices@health.wa.gov.au.
Practice Code for the Use of Personal Health Information
All Data Applicants must read and adhere to the Practice Code for the Use of Personal Health Information
Additional assistance on writing security plans can be found at the DOH HREC website.
Department of Health Policies
There are several Department of Health policies related to data release which impact on the core data collections. These can be found at:
Information Access and Disclosure Policy
Guidelines for the Release of Data
WA Health Research Governance Policy and Procedures
WA Health Research Governance and Single Ethical Review Standard Operating Procedures
WA Health Research Governance
Information pertaining to WA Health Research Governance can now be found at http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Health-for/Researchers-and-educators/Research-governance, this includes:
WA Health Research Governance Framework
Research governance (lists RGO contact details)