This document has been superseded by:API Extensions for GA4GH Passport Integration
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Introduction
A data contributor works with the Sage Access and Compliance Team (ACT) to establish that a new data set added to Synapse can only be downloaded by a NIH qualified researchers. This means, when a caller attempts to download this dataset, Synapse must first check with the NIH to determine if the caller is actually an NIH qualified researcher. GA4GH provides a technical specification to facilitate this type of authentication/authorization exchange between two system: GA4GH Passports.
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