Review Process General Information
All data requests for research or public health purposes will be reviewed by DHCS’ Data and Research Committee (DRC). The role of the DRC is to make recommendations to DHCS executive management regarding the potential approval or denial of a data request. The DRC oversees the process for soliciting and responding to requests from external requestors for access to protected DHCS data and assesses the appropriateness and priority of data releases for research or public health purposes.