National Cervical Screening Program – National Cancer Screening Register data access and release policy for researchers and external agencies

Find out how to request access to data from the National Cancer Screening Register for use in human research.

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National Cervical Screening Program – National Cancer Screening Register data access and release policy for researchers and external agencies

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Strategy or framework
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Health sector
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Data from the National Cervical Screening Program is held in the National Cancer Screening Register. The data can be used for research on cervical cancer, cancer screening and health care. This policy outlines:

  • the principles of data access and release
  • the process for requesting data
  • how the request is assessed
  • how a risk assessment is done
  • the agreement for data release
  • the legislation governing data access and release
  • who to contact for more information

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