Integrated data systems require administrative processes to be successful when sharing data. Below are IDS research administration activities:
- Logging in research requests
- Tracking the progress of a research request through the approval process
- Documenting data use agreements (DUAs) and required data security certifications
- Training on the handling of sensitive data
- Reporting back results to data sharing agencies for their review and approving the release of results
- Tracking data delivery through FTP or other secure means
- Tracking data destruction or return of data files as stipulated in a given DUA