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Population Data BC: Supporting population data science in British Columbia.

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  • 1Population Data BC, School of Population and Public Health, UBC, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3.

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Population Data BC (PopData) offers efficient, cost-effective linked data access for research. Future plans include enhanced data access policies and advanced linkage techniques like privacy-preserving record linkage.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Population Health
  • Data Science

Background:

  • Population Data BC (PopData) is a multi-university resource established to support research and education.
  • It provides access to de-identified, individual-level data for various research areas, including human and community development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the services and infrastructure provided by Population Data BC for research data linkage and access.
  • To highlight the benefits and ongoing evolution of PopData as a data provisioning center.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes a combination of deterministic and probabilistic data linkage techniques based on identifier quality.
  • Employs a harmonized data request and approval process for efficient researcher access.
  • Provides a secure research environment (SRE) for data analysis and management.

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Main Results:

  • PopData has successfully provided efficient and cost-effective access to linked datasets for numerous research projects.
  • The existing infrastructure supports large-scale research initiatives, demonstrating the value of a centralized data linkage center.

Conclusions:

  • PopData has proven effective in facilitating research through accessible linked data over two decades.
  • Future developments include policies for research programs, reusable datasets, and advanced linkage methods like privacy-preserving record linkage (PPRL).
  • Continued collaboration with data holders and governing bodies is crucial for sustained data access and policy development.