OCPA and Metrics, Analytics and Data Integration (MADI) have developed Public Data Sharing Guidelines to aid DPH staff when they want to share data with the general public.
The Guidelines provide the parameters so that public reporting of de-identified information on health outcomes and delivery of services can occur while safeguarding patient/client/resident rights regarding PHI.
Data sharing with contracted partners, research entities and other CCSF departments are not subject to these guidelines, and our outlined by contracted MOU’s developed with those entities.
On this page you can:
- View the SFDPH Public Data Sharing Guidelines.
- Submit a request to share data publicly.
Documents
DPH developed guidelines to aid DPH departments in publishing de-identified aggregated data.
Steps for Sharing Data Publicly
Please follow the steps below before sharing data publicly:
- Gather the data that will be shared publicly (either on a public website or with the public generally).
- Open a Service Now ticket.
- Click on the Report or Data Request (green button).
- Choose “Other” as Request Type.
- In the Request Field please include the following:
- The first line should read: “Request for Public Data Sharing”
- Requestor:
- Data:
- Who the data will be shared with:
- Communication Person you are working with:
- The ticket will be routed to MADI and OCPA, and they will reach out to the requestor to review the data against the guidelines.