Requests for Human Services and Public Health data to conduct research
Researchers must get approval to use, obtain, or access Human Services and Public Health Department data before conducting these types of research studies:
- Research that involves sending non-public data outside of Hennepin County
- Requests from people external to Hennepin County
- Research not related to Hennepin County day-to-day operations
The Institutional Research and Review Committee (IRRC) reviews research proposals, with a goal of protecting the rights and welfare of clients.