CDC Reviews Forms to Protect Research Data Access
Published Date: 6/18/2026
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Summary
The CDC is asking for your thoughts on new security forms to protect confidential research data. If you or your agency use these forms, now’s the time to speak up—comments are open for 30 days. This review aims to make sure the forms are useful, clear, and not a hassle, helping keep data safe without wasting time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Researchers Must Complete RDC Security Forms
If you are a researcher who needs access to confidential NCHS data, you must complete data security forms. For access at a Research Data Center (RDC) complete the Data Access Form and the Designated Agent Form; for access through the NCHS Virtual Data Enclave (VDE) complete the VDE Data Use Agreement Form, the Data Access Form, and the Designated Agent Form. CDC estimates a total annual burden of 110 hours (1 hour per response for 110 responses) and 330 hours over the three-year approval period; there is no cost except your time and a possible nominal notary fee.
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