Confidentiality and Privacy Protection

Overview

Guidance on how to request data from the Section of Epidemiology, including who may request data, available datasets, and required materials. The confidentiality policy and data-use rules are presented with accessible forms and templates for download. Review steps, expected timelines, approval requirements, and contact information for questions are included.

Forms

Section of Epidemiology Confidentiality Policies, Procedures, and Data Release Protocol
Updated August 2025

Data Request Form

• Use this form to request summary data or a limited data set from the Alaska Section of Epidemiology (SOE). Requests will be considered based on SOE policy. Please note that submission of this form does not guarantee release of data. Once a Data Request has been received, SOE will customize a Data Sharing Agreement based on the specifics of the request and the attributes of the requesting entity.

DOH Request for Access to PHI Form

• Request for access by a patient or authorized representative to data held by DOH will generally be granted, although a number of exceptions exist and are described in detail in DOH Policy and Procedure #709. All requests for access to information by a patient or a patient representative must be in writing, using the DOH Request for Access to PHI Form. SOE will respond to such requests within the required time frame of 30 days.

Alaska Statutes and Regulations

Resources