Health-RI myDRE
Health-RI myDRE is a secure processing environment (SPE) for secure data access.
About
myDRE (My Digital Research Environment) is a secure digital workspace where researchers can work with sensitive (health) data. It is a so-called Secure Processing Environment (SPE), provided by Health-RI through anDREa B.V.
Within the Health-RI myDRE instance, users can:
- Get access to health data from the National Health Data Catalogue;
- analyse data;
- collaborate with colleagues;
- export anonymous aggregated results under controlled conditions.
Health-RI provides myDRE as standard with the Windows operating system and a B-series VM, average computing capacity, and self-service installation of open-source software through a software manager. Custom configurations are also available; please contact the Health-RI Service Desk for further information.
Who is myDRE for?
- Researchers working with health data
- Data holders who want to make data available in a secure and controlled way
Why use it?
- Data security: Sensitive personal data is processed only within a protected environment
- Access control: Roles and permissions are strictly managed
- Compliance: Meets the requirements of the GDPR and DGA and is ISO27001 certified
Getting started
Health-RI offers myDRE workspaces to end users who apply for data access through the National Catalogue and to research consortia. myDRE workspaces can be requested through the Health-RI Self Service Desk. To request a workspace, you will need a TopDesk account.
Please refer to the National Health Data Portal for more information about analyzing health data in an SPE.
Support
If you are new to myDRE and need some information on how to get started, there are two recommended sources, the myDRE e-learning module and the Knowledge Base.
The e-learning module offers a step-by-step introduction to managing your workspace using text, visuals, and video. The module is highly recommended for all users to better understand the platform’s full capabilities. The knowledge base contains general as well as more detailed information, written and maintained by anDREa and all the local support team members. Please make use of this information as much as possible before submitting a support ticket.
If you still have questions after completing the e-learning module and searching the Knowledge Base, please contact the Health-RI Service Desk
Conditions of use
Researchers, innovators and policymakers can request a myDRE workspace from Health-RI. Access to health data from the National Health Data Catalogue is subject to specific conditions. An application process is used to verify that users meet these conditions. Charges apply for the use of myDRE (see below).
Pricing
Health-RI offers myDRE workspaces to end users who apply for data access through the National Catalogue and to research consortia. Costs depend on usage and any custom configuration requested by the user. For more information, please refer to the Health-RI pricing model for MyDRE.
Security controls
myDRE is a Secure Processing Environment, which means that data within myDRE is protected against unauthorized access, modification, deletion, and export. myDRE is ISO27001 certified. More information about compliance can be found in the compliance section of the Knowledge Base.
