Secure Data

Utah’s Tracking Network uses Secure IBIS-PH to display secure-level data.  Secure data is available at a finer level than legally allowed to the public because of data confidentiality laws.  This data is usually appropriate for those working in public and environmental health, as well as academic researchers.  In order to make secured data discoverable and so interested parties can determine if they want to access it, metadata was created which tells you all you need to know about what the secure datasets include.

As a summary, the secure data sets available on IBIS-PH include:

• Cancer
• Inpatient Hospital Discharge
• Emergency Department Encounters
• Blood Lead
• Mortality
• Births
• Birth Defects

Access Secure IBIS-PH

In order to access the data in Secure IBIS-PH, users must first fill out proper application forms and be approved through the Tracking Network's Scientific Review Board. There are two primary audiences that can access data through Secure IBIS, these are 1) Academic researchers or other researchers conducting a specific research project and 2) Environmental and public health professionals. To view and fill out these forms, click on the links below.

Once you have been approved for access, you will receive a log-in for the Secure IBIS-PH system and be able to access the data-sets you have been granted.

Data Partnerships

Where does the data come from? There are three main types of Tracking Data, hazard data such as chemicals and pollutants, exposure data from computer modeling or biomonitoring, and health effect data.  In order to make the Tracking Network a reality, data partnerships had to be formed with a variety of data owners who are willing to share their data.  These partnerships are vital to the success of the Tracking Network.

Utah’s data partners include: