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Templates, checklists, and reference notes that support each step of the SynD Synthetic Health Data Governance Framework. Choose the appendix that matches the task you are tackling today.

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Synthetic Health Data Governance Framework

The complete governance framework document (Draft v1.02).

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View Appendix 1 - About Synthetic Health Data

Appendix 1

Appendix 1 - About Synthetic Health Data

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Explain what synthetic health data is, its benefits and limitations, and how it supports privacy when used within a governed process.

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View Appendix 2 - Glossary

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Appendix 2 - Glossary

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Provide clear, concise definitions for key terms used throughout the Framework.

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View Appendix 3 - Policy and Legal Framework

Appendix 3

Appendix 3 - Policy and Legal Framework

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Explain the policy and legal context underpinning the Framework and how it guides lawful creation, use, and sharing of synthetic health data.

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View Appendix 4 - Use Case Assessment

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Appendix 4 - Use Case Assessment

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Assess the proposed synthetic data use case for public benefit, suitability, and alignment with governance principles.

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View Appendix 5 - Impact Assessment

Appendix 5

Appendix 5 - Impact Assessment

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Template

Evaluate potential benefits, harms, and equity impacts of using synthetic health data.

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View Appendix 6 - Technical Assessment

Appendix 6

Appendix 6 - Technical Assessment

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Template

Evaluate source data quality, lawful use conditions, linkage, and readiness for synthesis.

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View Appendix 7 - De-identification techniques and privacy evaluation in synthetic data

Appendix 7

Appendix 7 - De-identification techniques and privacy evaluation in synthetic data

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Reference guidance on de-identification, disclosure risks, and evidence-based privacy evaluation for synthetic data projects.

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View Appendix 8 - Decision Tree for Complex Synthetic Health Data Scenarios

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Appendix 8 - Decision Tree for Complex Synthetic Health Data Scenarios

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Provide a guided decision pathway for requests where risk cannot be reduced to very low, or where lawful pathways and approvals are uncertain.

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View Appendix 9 - The Lawful Pathways Explained

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Appendix 9 - The Lawful Pathways Explained

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Explain lawful routes for using or disclosing synthetic data when re-identification risk remains more than very low, including typical approvals and conditions.

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View Appendix 10 - Safety Assessment (Five Safes)

Appendix 10

Appendix 10 - Safety Assessment (Five Safes)

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Template

Assess the adequacy of controls across the Five Safes model before releasing synthetic data.

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View Appendix 11 - Synthetic Health Data Request & Assessment Outcomes Form

Appendix 11

Appendix 11 - Synthetic Health Data Request & Assessment Outcomes Form

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Template

Document consolidated results and approvals across all Framework steps.

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View Appendix 12 - Evaluating Fidelity and Utility of Synthetic Health Data

Appendix 12

Appendix 12 - Evaluating Fidelity and Utility of Synthetic Health Data

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Guide evaluators on measuring how well synthetic data preserves source patterns and supports intended analytical use.

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Templates & Downloads

Ready-to-use templates, checklists, and documentation tools to support your synthetic health data governance journey

Step 1

Use Case Assessment Template

Structured template for documenting use case eligibility and public benefit assessment

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Step 1

Impact Assessment Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for evaluating privacy, ethics, and community impacts

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Step 2

Data Quality Assessment Form

Framework for assessing completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

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Step 3

Synthesis Documentation Template

Template for documenting synthesis methods, parameters, and validation approaches

DOCX
Step 4

Re-identification Risk Assessment

Structured approach to testing and documenting privacy risks

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Step 5

Data Sharing Agreement (DSA)

Legal template for establishing data sharing terms and obligations

DOCX
Step 5

Data Use Agreement (DUA)

Template for defining permitted uses and restrictions

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JSON schema for exporting all framework assessments programmatically

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