Agency predictive model documentation (California Department of Public Health)
| Tracking # |
P014201-102521 |
| Multi Request | Agency predictive model documentation |
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | Nov. 18, 2021 |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) Executive summaries, algorithmic impact reports, predictive model reports, and/or model validation studies dating from Jan. 1, 2017 until the present for all predictive analytics tools and automated decision systems (ADS) used by the agency. This includes predictive models and ADSs built in-house as well as those built by vendors for the agency or those used by agency employees through third-party software.
2) All contracts and statements of work regarding the purchase and/or creation of tools identified in response to part one of this request.
2) A data dictionary/library for each predictive model and ADS identified in response to part one of this request. Please note: Data dictionaries list the names of data fields (i.e. column headers in a spreadsheet), they do not contain the actual data analyzed by models.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please don't hesitate to contact me for further clarification.
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 responsive documents, 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.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: California Department of Public Health
State of California - Health and Human Services Agency
Tomas J. Aragon, M.D. Dr. P.H
Director and State Public Health Officer California Department of Public Health Gavin Newsom, Governor
Thank you for contacting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to obtain public records.
Your Public Records Act (PRA) request dated October 25, 2021, is being processed. Reference Number P014201-102521 has been assigned for tracking purposes. Please refer to this reference number for use when accessing the CDPH Public Records Center Portal to monitor the progress of your request.
CDPH strives to answer all requests for public records in as timely a manner as possible. Under California law, CDPH must respond to your inquiry no later than ten calendar days from receipt of the request to notify you whether records will be disclosed. Note that some records are exempted from disclosure. If the requested records are exempt, we will inform you in writing as to why.
The Public Records Act (see Govt. Code §6250 et. seq.) provides that CDPH may extend the response period for up to 14 calendar days should it be necessary to search for records located at off-site facilities or if the request involves a voluminous amount of records. We will notify you within 10 days of receipt of your request if a 14-day extension is necessary. If fees are involved, CDPH will need to collect the fees before releasing the records. However, there is typically no fee for records released electronically through the Public Records Center Portal.
The 10- and 14-day response periods are to allow CDPH time to determine how long it will take to disclose the requested records. Depending on the number of records requested or other factors, a response may take longer. CDPH will do its best to provide documents on a rolling basis as they become available and to keep you informed as to the timing and type of records to be released.
Please visit the CDPH Public Records Center Portal to monitor request progress, communicate with CDPH staff processing your request and to submit future requests.
California Department of Public Health
From: California Department of Public Health
RE: P014201-102521 Todd Feathers;
From: California Department of Public Health
RE: 14201-102521 Todd,
From: Todd Feathers
Hello,
The last two emails I've received regarding this request have been blank. Do you mind resending the messages?
Thank you!
Todd
From: California Department of Public Health
Todd,
I've pasted the last two messages from CDPH into a Word document, that is now available for you to view through the CDPH Records Center.
If you'd like messages provided directly to a different email address please let me know.
Thank you,
Matt Conens
From: Todd Feathers
Thank you very much, and my apologies for not answering your questions sooner.
Yes, the programs you mentioned (below) all fall within the scope of this request. Thank you!
Statistical Analysis for Screening Information System; Technosoft Renewal FY 21/22 for Screening Info; CAIR 2.0 New Duplication Algorithm and ICE Analysis; CAIR 2.0 NewDeduplication Algorithm & IC; Address Validation Software; COVID19 - 1.Response: Web, HIE Gateway/Rhapsody, R & SAS Ser
Todd
From: California Department of Public Health
Todd,
On October 25, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) received you request for records, under the California Public Records Act (PRA). You requested:
Executive summaries, algorithmic impact reports, predictive model reports, and/or model validation studies dating from Jan. 1, 2017 until the present for all predictive analytics tools and automated decision systems (ADS) used by the agency. This includes predictive models and ADSs built in-house as well as those built by vendors for the agency or those used by agency employees through third-party software.
2) All contracts and statements of work regarding the purchase and/or creation of tools identified in response to part one of this request.
2) A data dictionary/library for each predictive model and ADS identified in response to part one of this request. Please note: Data dictionaries list the names of data fields (i.e. column headers in a spreadsheet), they do not contain the actual data analyzed by models.
On October 18, CDPH requested clarification, and provided names of contracts that might be suitable. You responded that those programs are within the scope of your request.
Documents are now available to you through the CDPH Records Center.
Redactions have been made to protect personal information (addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) pursuant to Government Code 6254(c).
Additional documents will be provided on a rolling basis.
Matt Conens
From: Todd Feathers
Hello,
The last message you sent came through blank. Would you mind sending it again?
Thank you!
From: California Department of Public Health
Todd,
On October 25, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) received you request for records, under the California Public Records Act (PRA). You requested:
Executive summaries, algorithmic impact reports, predictive model reports, and/or model validation studies dating from Jan. 1, 2017 until the present for all predictive analytics tools and automated decision systems (ADS) used by the agency. This includes predictive models and ADSs built in-house as well as those built by vendors for the agency or those used by agency employees through third-party software.
2) All contracts and statements of work regarding the purchase and/or creation of tools identified in response to part one of this request.
2) A data dictionary/library for each predictive model and ADS identified in response to part one of this request. Please note: Data dictionaries list the names of data fields (i.e. column headers in a spreadsheet), they do not contain the actual data analyzed by models.
On October 18, CDPH requested clarification, and provided names of contracts that might be suitable. You responded that those programs are within the scope of your request.
Documents are now available to you through the CDPH Records Center.
Redactions have been made to protect personal information (addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) pursuant to Government Code 6254(c).
Additional documents will be provided on a rolling basis.
Matt
From: California Department of Public Health
Todd, In response to your October 25, 2021 request for records from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH): On December 6 and December 31, 2021, CDPH provided records responsive to your request. If there are other records you seek can you provide some additional clarification on what records remain unfulfilled from our previous responses, and any additional description of records you think remain unfilled from your request? Please let us know within 10 days or this request will be closed. Thank you, Matt
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