Connecting data to solve real-world problems
We help agencies and organizations make use of cross-system data to better address complex community needs.
We are the
Linked Information Network of Colorado
Public systems can better address community needs when they use data to understand the challenges people face. People interact with different public systems for different needs, and data from just one agency can’t complete the picture. Effectively responding to the complex needs of Colorado residents often requires data across multiple organizations.
LINC responds to this challenge by securely connecting and then de-identifying data across systems, resulting in research-ready data that no longer contain personal identifiers. These data are then used to answer approved research and analytic questions that can drive important decisions about policy and programs. Through this process, LINC balances the power of data to improve the lives of Colorado residents with the need to protect privacy.
How LINC Works
Project Development
LINC projects inform new approaches to complex challenges.
Data Partnering
LINC partners gain tailored insights and save time and money.
Link & De-Identify
LINC expertly connects data across systems and protects privacy.
Ethical Data Use
We oversee projects so goals are met and data are only used for approved purposes.
Projects
LINC projects are born from real problems government partners face that demand analytics to inform smart decisions. We tackle a variety of topic areas from prenatal substance use and family well-being to poverty and child welfare, youth at risk of homelessness, and more.
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