Code of Maine Rules
90 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
590 - MAINE HEALTH DATA ORGANIZATION
Chapter 120 - RELEASE OF DATA TO THE PUBLIC
Section 590-120-6 - DATA REQUESTS FOR LEVEL I DATA

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. MHDO Level I Data Elements

The data elements available in the MHDO Level I Data Sets are listed in Appendices A and C.

2. Process for Requesting Level I Data

A. Requests for Level I Data shall be made in writing by filing an application with the MHDO in a form specified by the MHDO as provided on the MHDO Public Website. Data in APPENDIX C must be specifically requested.

B. Data requests for purposes of commercial redistribution that are aggregate level reporting, including online tools, are only eligible for Level I data elements.

C. The MHDO shall fulfill requests for Level I Data based upon an application that establishes to the MHDO's satisfaction that the purpose of the data request is consistent with the permissible use of the MHDO Level I De-Identified data.

D. MHDO Level I Data requests require review and approval by the Executive Director or staff delegate.

E. The Executive Director may take Level I Data requests to the MHDO Data Release Subcommittee for advice.

F. The Executive Director or designee has discretion to deny a request for Level I Data if they determine that the use of the data is not consistent with the permissible uses and/or that applicant does not meet requirements regarding security and privacy protections.

G. The Executive Director may add any restrictions to the MHDO DUA.

H. The data applicant and or the data provider may request a review of the decision(s) made by the MHDO Executive Director as described in Section 11.

I. Prior to releasing the MHDO Data the authorized entity or individual must enter into a MHDO DUA.

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