Arizona Covid Watch data

Todd Feathers filed this request with the Department of Health Services of Arizona.
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From: Todd Feathers

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1) Data documenting the number of times the Arizona Covid Watch COVID-19 exposure app was downloaded from the date the app was launched until the present. The department has publicly disclosed the existence of his data to multiple media outlets and during public press conferences (see: https://ktar.com/story/4598971/covid-19-exposure-notification-app-launched-in-arizona-never-reached-full-potential/). I ask that this data be provided in the smallest timeframes available—i.e., downloads per day are preferred; if not available, then downloads per week; if not available, then downloads per month.

2) Data documenting the number of exposure codes issued by the Arizona Covid Watch COVID-19 exposure app from the date the app was launched until the present. The Department has publicly disclosed the existence of his data to multiple media outlets and during public press conferences (see: https://ktar.com/story/4598971/covid-19-exposure-notification-app-launched-in-arizona-never-reached-full-potential/). I ask that this data be provided in the smallest timeframes available—i.e., downloads per day are preferred; if not available, then downloads per week; if not available, then downloads per month.

3) Aggregate analytics statistics from the Exposure Notifications Express (ENX) system—from the date the department began using the system until the present—for each of the metrics provided by the ENX system (see list below). Where possible, I ask that this data be provided in the smallest timeframes available—i.e., exposure notifications per day are preferred; if not available, then exposure notifications per week; if not available, then exposure notifications per month. For further explanations of the ENX metrics, please see: https://github.com/google/exposure-notifications-android/blob/master/doc/enexpress-analytics-faq.md.

ENX analytics metrics:
- "The number of exposure notifications sent in a public health authority’s region"
- "The number of user interactions (e.g., taps, dismissals) with exposure notifications in the region"
- "Histograms of the risk scores computed for users of the Exposure Notifications System in the region"
- "The number of exposure notifications sent in the past 14 days when verification codes are used in the region"
- "The number of exposure notifications sent in the past 14 days when temporary exposure keys are shared in the region"
- "Histograms of the number of days between having an exposure and receiving a notification"

Please note that the department and other participants in the Arizona Covid Watch program and Exposure Notifications Express program have certified that the data and aggregate analytics available through these systems are privacy preserving and cannot be used to re-identify individuals.

I ask that all fees be waived as I am a journalist and intend to use the requested records to publish articles in the public interest. In the event you choose to impose fees, I request a detailed breakdown of the fees, including the hourly wage of each employee involved and an explanation justifying the employee hours required to fulfill the request.

Should you choose to reject this request or redact portions of it, I ask that you provide a detailed breakdown of the statutory exemptions and associated case law underlying your decision to withhold each/any portions from public review.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

From: Department of Health Services

The Arizona Department of Health Services is in receipt of your November 9,
2021 public records request. Please note that given ADHS' daily health and
safety related duties, including responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is
currently unclear as to how long it will take to respond to your request.
Once ADHS identifies responsive *and* releasable records (*if any*) we will
supplement this initial response.

Thank you.

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Office of Administrative Counsel and Rules

Arizona Department of Health Services

150 N. 18th Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: 602.542.1020

Fax: 602.364.1150

*Health and Wellness for all Arizonans*

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From: Department of Health Services

As noted in the ADHS' November 9, 2021 initial response, given ADHS' daily
health and safety related duties, including responding to the COVID-19
pandemic, it is currently unclear as to how long it will take to respond to
your request. Once ADHS identifies responsive and releasable records (if
any) we will supplement our initial response. Thank you.

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Office of Administrative Counsel and Rules

Arizona Department of Health Services

150 N. 18th Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: 602.542.1020

Fax: 602.364.1150

*Health and Wellness for all Arizonans*

--
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:  This e-mail is the property of the Arizona
Department of Health Services and contains information that may be
PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, or otherwise exempt from disclosure by applicable
law.  It is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed.  If
you have received this communication in error, please do not retain or
distribute it.  Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail at the
address shown above and delete the original message.  Thank you.

From: Department of Health Services

Please see the attached records, which are responsive to your November 9,
2021 public records request. Because no copies were made, and due to the
limited number of pages, there is no cost associated with this response.
Also, please note that the Department does not have any records responsive
to question #3 in your request.

Thank you.

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Office of Administrative Counsel and Rules

Arizona Department of Health Services

150 N. 18th Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: 602.542.1020

Fax: 602.364.1150

*Health and Wellness for all Arizonans*

--
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:  This e-mail is the property of the Arizona
Department of Health Services and contains information that may be
PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, or otherwise exempt from disclosure by applicable
law.  It is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed.  If
you have received this communication in error, please do not retain or
distribute it.  Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail at the
address shown above and delete the original message.  Thank you.

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