As a data contributor, you decide how your data is shared and accessed. Generally, data contributors have 4 options for sharing:
Private data: only available to project owners.
Controlled access data: available to registered users that fulfill specific requirements for data access, such as submitting an Intended Data Use statement, obtaining IRB approval, or other prerequisites.
Open access data: available for all registered Synapse users.
Anonymous data: available for anyone on the web.