What to know
CDC has Data Security and Confidentiality Guidelines for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Tuberculosis Programs: Standards to Facilitate Sharing and Use of Surveillance Data for Public Health Action.
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About these resources
Adoption of common practices for securing and protecting data will provide a critical foundation and be increasingly important for ensuring the appropriate sharing and use of data as programs begin to modify policies and increasingly use data for public health action.
Resources
Data and security frequently asked questions
Data Sharing and Collection Principles and Standards
A list of the 10 guiding principles for data collection, storage, sharing, and use.