Researchers, universities, government and non-government bodies may request access to NDSS data for health service planning, to assist with recruitment of people with diabetes into research projects, or for other purposes. Please read our External Research and Data Request Policy. This policy details background information: about NDSS data types of requests how requests are assessed the process for requesting NDSS data maintaining confidentiality and privacy charges for providing data provision of reports and acknowledging the NDSS. Applications Before proceeding, please read our External Research and Data Request Policy. In order to process any requests and to prevent any unnecessary delay the following much be completed: acknowledgement that the External Research and Data Request Policy has been read the External Research and Data Request Form has been completed in full all supporting documentation has been provided. Please note where data is publicly available through the Australian Diabetes Map any requests for NDSS data applications will not be processed. Allow a minimum of 15 business days to process an application, noting complex extracts may take longer. Please note no changes to requests will be accepted once the application form has been received. Where changes are necessary, a new application form will be required resulting in additional processing time. Diabetes Australia will assess the application to determine whether we are able to approve the application to facilitate recruitment of people registered with the NDSS or access to NDSS data as requested and respond to the applicant accordingly. We assess all research and data requests applying specific criteria, such as the value of the research and the protection of the privacy of the individuals who have consented to be involved. Enquiries For further information or to discuss options for requests, please email [email protected].
