Vital Statistics Advisory Committee

The Vital Statistics Advisory Committee (VSAC) reviews and provides recommendations to the State Registrar on the adequacy of procedures pertaining to the release of vital statistics and confidentiality of personal health and medical information.

Requests for the use of confidential birth and death data are reviewed by the Committee to determine whether a legitimate scientific interest is presented and the significance of the project justifies use of confidential information.

The Committee assures that all research conducted using birth and death certificate data is consistent with guidelines provided by the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects.

VSAC Meeting Information

VSAC members are appointed by the State Registrar. Every effort is made to ensure VSAC membership is representative of the community. Included in its composition are the chairpersons (or designated representatives) of the Assembly Health Committee and the Senate Health and Welfare Committee. Visit our VSAC Members page for information about our Committee members. See our VSAC Member Handbook for additional details about membership.

Meeting Schedule, Agenda, and Minutes

2025 VSAC Meeting Schedule

January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10

Agenda and Meeting Minutes

VSAC Recruitment

Recruitment for VSAC members is continuous and vacancies are filled from an available pool of applicants. If interested in serving as a member, please send a completed VSAC Membership Application (PDF) and curriculum vitae (biography).

Mailing Address:
California Department of Public Health
Center for Health Statistic and Informatics
Research and Analytics Branch
ATTN: Data Reporting Unit
P.O. Box 997410, MS 5101
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
Phone: (916) 552-8095
Email: HIRS@cdph.ca.gov

VSAC Member Handbook

The Vital Statistics Advisory Committee (VSAC) Member Handbook (PDF) provides guidance and information to committee members, outlining their roles, responsibilities, procedures, and policies to assure that all research conducted using birth and fetal death certificate data is consistent with guidelines provided by the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS).

Return to the top