Researchers who want to access data or other biological material from health registers, biobanks and projects administered by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) must apply according to defined rules, submitting the appropriate application form together with licences and approval as needed.
Please click "Access to data" on the left to read more about how to get access.
The Department for Research Data is responsible for processing applications, plus delivering data from existing health registers and health studies.
The department also offers legal advice to ensure that laws and rules are followed concerning the use of the data, while strictly protecting the privacy and other rights for participants in the studies.
A Data Protection Officer is employed at the NIPH with the approval of the Norwegian Data Inspectorate.