Data Privacy
Some projects may work with sensitive data, particularly those using human research subjects. Therefore, it is important for researchers to consider where their data may raise security or privacy concerns.
- Protected Health Information as defined by HIPAA
- US Dept. of Health and Human Services Guide to De-Identifying Data
Sharing certain types of research data, particularly those which concern human subjects, may be restricted or controlled by law. It is important to understand what legislation may affect your data before you take steps to share it. The guide to Data Laws and Policies can help you start to determine whether or not your data may be restricted or protected, and the guide below offers tips on protecting your research subjects' privacy.
Data Security
Sensitive data needs to be password protected and/or encrypted. Data security is important for all types of data, particularly protected data (HIPAA, FERPA), in order to prevent corruption, theft, or loss.
ACCC offers services to help protect data: