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Published: 3/25/2013 2:22 PM


External researchers and media agencies often request data for research purposes and publications alike.  This page provides a brief outline of the data request process.  For more information on the KDE's data access practices, please refer to the KDE Data Access Policy.

The KDE provides aggregate level data through Open House.  Please check Open House for data which may suit your need prior to submitting a request for data.

 

Current Data Request Process:

  

  1. Complete and submit the Data Request Form.

  2. Each request will be presented to the Data Policy Committee (DPC) for approval.

  3. After the request is approved by the DPC, the requestor will be contacted by the appropriate KDE personnel to gather supplemental information if required.  If personally identifiable information (PII) is requested, a signed copy of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) and an associated required MOU exhibits will be required.
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  4. After the data has been tested and approved, it will be provided to the requestor through a secure channel.

KDE Data Collection

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Data Documents/Forms

  1. Data Request Form (START HERE)

IF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (PII) IS REQUESTED:
FERPA permits access only under two exceptions a) audits & evaluations and b) studies

 2.  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for:
    a.  Audits & Evaluations

    b.  Studies

 3.  Required MOU Exhibits for:
    a.  Audits & Evaluations

    b.  Studies

An approved MOU with accompanying MOU exhibit must be on file before any release of data.