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title: What information is required in order to submit a data request?
description: "According to both CO APCD statute and HCPF rules, all data release applications must be submitted in writing and describe in detail: - The purpose of the project and intended use of the data. - Methodologies to be employed. -…"
url: "https://civhc.org/docs/what-information-is-required-in-order-to-submit-a-data-request/"
updated: "2017-08-11"
category: Data Release
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# What information is required in order to submit a data request?

According to both CO APCD statute and HCPF rules, all data release applications must be submitted in writing and describe in detail:

- The purpose of the project and intended use of the data.
- Methodologies to be employed.
- Type of data and specific data elements requested along with justification.
- Qualifications of the research entity requesting the data.
- The specific Privacy and Security measures that will be employed to protect the data.
- Description of how the results will be used, disseminated or published.

The DRRC reviews the data release applications and recommends whether the Administrator should release the data.