An emerging collective, known as The Preserving Public Health Data Collective, is mobilizing researchers and academics to protect valuable health data in the U.S. due to rapid changes in federal websites and databases. They employ several strategies, including downloading critical datasets and utilizing the Wayback Machine for archiving. This digital preservation effort signifies a broader trend in academia to address the daunting challenge of maintaining access to essential public health information amidst shifting online landscapes.
The ad hoc collective formed at Chan School reflects a widespread initiative among U.S. researchers aiming to safeguard vital federal health data amid rapid website changes.
Utilizing various preservation methods, researchers are actively downloading datasets and archiving online sources to combat the swift alterations in government health websites.
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