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Abstract Details
Activity Number:
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606
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Type:
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Topic Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Government Statistics
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Abstract - #302513 |
Title:
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Exploring New Methods for Protecting and Distributing Confidential Research Data
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Author(s):
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Felicia LeClere*+
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Companies:
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NORC at the The University of Chicago
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Address:
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55 E Monroe Street -30th floor , Chicago, IL, 60603, United States
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Keywords:
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confidentiality ;
data services ;
data sharing ;
cloud computing
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Abstract:
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Abstract: ICPSR is building and testing a data storage and dissemination system for confidential data, which obviates the need for users to build and secure their own computing environments. Recent advances in public utility (or "cloud") computing now makes it feasible to provision powerful, secure data analysis platforms on-demand. We will leverage these advances to build a system which collects "system configuration" information from analysts using a simple web interface, and then produces a custom computing environment for each confidential data contract holder. Each custom system will secure the data storage and usage environment in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of each data file. When the analysis has been completed, this custom system will be fed into a "virtual shredder" before final disposal. This prototype data dissemination system will be tested for (1) system functionality (i.e., does it remove the usual barriers to data access?); (2) storage and computing security (i.e., does it keep the data secure?); and (3) usability (i.e., is the entire system easier to use?).
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