About the initiative
What are the goals?
- Develop and support new, safer methods of collecting data to inform evidence-based policy and practice, by smartly adapting pre-pandemic tools and methods and developing new, agile, and mixed-method approaches.
- Develop approaches to protect data security and quality as collection methods rapidly evolve.
- Provide a vehicle for discussion, mutual learning, and collaboration about safe data collection (e.g., resources, best practices, technology solutions).
- Increase the visibility of changing technical and safety needs among those collecting data.
What are ways to get involved?
This initiative is a community effort that arose organically as the SurveyCTO community grappled with new challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Users have been generously sharing resources and best practices, results from piloting methods, and new technologies. The Safe People + Data Initiative will serve as a means to build on these efforts and make them as accessible as possible. Here are some ways to get involved:
- Share expertise: Author or co-author resources, articles, and guides. Lead topical discussions via webinars, virtual panels, and interviews.
- Engage regularly: Participate in events and webinars. Contribute feedback and insights to improve the initiative and its offerings.
- Develop new tools: Pilot new methods and share results. Partner with SurveyCTO for a technical solution or integration.
Want to get in touch? Reach out at safepeople@surveycto.com. And learn more at https://www.surveycto.com/safe-people-and-data/.