FAQ.Queries, requests for information, etc.
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What years do your records cover?
Our research about survivors and eugenic sterilization primarily focuses on the period from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Can I request Access to records or datasets from your research?
While we do grant access to our datasets and records, these requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. In the interest of balancing responsible data stewardship over sensitive personal information and open communication of important historical knowledge, we are limited in the types of data and records we are able to share. Furthermore, each state has their own set of privacy and protection laws that we must follow.
In California, for example, records 75 years or older from the California state archives are open to research under the California Public Records Act and laws protecting individual privacy under the Information Practices Act. However, other states like Iowa have stricter policies regarding access and sharing of similar files.
While we are unable to provide access to all records and datasets, we are more than happy to guide you to the appropriate repository or archive where you can visit or contact directly about access to specific files.
In California, for example, records 75 years or older from the California state archives are open to research under the California Public Records Act and laws protecting individual privacy under the Information Practices Act. However, other states like Iowa have stricter policies regarding access and sharing of similar files.
While we are unable to provide access to all records and datasets, we are more than happy to guide you to the appropriate repository or archive where you can visit or contact directly about access to specific files.
