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Archival Data
Studies that involve the collection or study of existing data, documents, and records, if these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded by the researcher in such a manner that subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects, can qualify for exemption. If identifiers are linked to data, the Board will require that a neutral third party who has normal access to the data provide a data set stripped of identifiers to the researcher. Please note that if the researcher has normal access to the data, it is generally still necessary that the researcher obtain proper permission to use the data for research and that the data are stripped of identifiers by a neutral third party. For example, a school principal cannot use his or her students’ records for research without the prior requirements.
Medical records and student records have additional protections. Medical records are subject to HIPAA regulations. For a detailed discussion on student record state and federal regulations, please see Education: Records.
Exempt studies that involve archival data generally do not require any consent, though the Board may ask to see a consent form from the previous study where the data was collected.
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