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Data Use Agreement

DUA
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

DUA - contract governing permitted uses of limited dataset for research or operations. Satisfies HIPAA requirements.

Standard Abbreviation

DUA

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dua VARCHAR(100),  -- Data Use Agreement
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dua as data_use_agreement
FROM claims;

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