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Scope

What information is recorded in the database? A general statement about the purpose of the data and the type of information that is available.

Start date

The date the collection of data started, or when data is available. Start dates for individual data elements may vary: these will be recorded under the relevant elements. This is a general indication of when data collection began.

Guide for use

Notes for those using the data. Historical and data quality information about the collection as a whole.

Collection methods – guide for providers

Who provides the data? A general statement about the data sources, and the way in which the data is collected.

Frequency of updates

How frequently is data collected? A general statement about how frequently data is reported.

Security of data

How the information is kept secure within the data warehouse.

Privacy issues

How is personally identifiable information dealt with? The data warehouse’s compliance with privacy legislation.

National reports and publications

A description of the reports and publications based on the information in the data warehouse that are made available to specific organisations or to the public.

Data provision

Details of who can access customised datasets or reports for this database. NZHIS analysis services that are available.



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