External Review by Harlan Krumholz – 07/14/2016 – 10:58pm

Data Request Number: 2016-0994 Is the scientific purpose of the research proposal clearly described?: Yes Will proposed research create or materially enhance generalizable scientific and/or medical knowledge to inform science and public health?: Yes Can the proposed research be reasonably addressed using the requested data?: Unsure, would defer to the Due Diligence Assessment provided by the Data Holder Does proposed research provide strong rationale for why the requested data can uniquely be used to address the proposed project aims? Yes Does proposed research provide clear justification for access outside the secure data sharing platform?: No If no, please explain:

Not sure I understand why they cannot upload into a secure SAS environment.

Does proposed research describe the protections in place to ensure data security outside of the platform?: No If no, please explain:

Doesn’t seem highly secure to me.

Recommendation for this data request: Approve