Question

In a longitudinal study that will follow children from kindergarten through high school and will collect information about illegal activities, which of the following confidentiality procedures would protect against compelled disclosure of individually identifiable information?
- Using data encryption for stored files.
- Securing a Certificate of Confidentiality.
- Waiving documentation of consent.
- Using pseudonyms in research reports.

Answer 1

Answer:

Securing a Certificate of Confidentiality                                          

Explanation:

Certificates of Confidentiality or CoCs: It protects the privacy or seclusion of the research subjects or participants by prohibiting disclosure of sensitive, identifiable research information to anyone else who is not connected to the research except in a few specific situations. or with the consent of the subject.

The Certificate of Confidentiality or COC is issued either by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the National Institutes of Health (NIH).