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This document provides guidance on obtaining Certificates of Confidentiality, detailing their applicability, what they protect against, and the application process for researchers at UCLA.

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How to fill out Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet

1. Obtain a copy of the Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet.
2. Read the introduction carefully to understand the purpose of the document.
3. Identify the sections that apply to your research or data handling.
4. Fill in your research project's title and details in the designated fields.
5. Specify the type of sensitive information you will be protecting.
6. Include the names and roles of all personnel involved in the research.
7. Describe your plan for how confidentiality will be maintained.
8. Review your completed tip sheet for accuracy and completeness.
9. Submit the tip sheet according to your institution's guidelines.

Who needs Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet?

1. Researchers conducting studies involving sensitive information.
2. Institutions that require confidentiality for participant data.
3. Healthcare providers involved in research studies.
4. Government agencies overseeing research with confidentiality requirements.
5. Ethics boards reviewing research proposals.

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Do certificates of confidentiality expire?

Does the Certificate of Confidentiality have an expiration date? For studies in which the CoC has not issued automatically at award, the CoC is issued for a defined period of time. Once it expires, any study information collected after that expiration is not protected.

What are certificates of confidentiality generally awarded only for?

Generally, any research project that collects personally identifiable, sensitive information and that has been approved by an IRB operating under either an approved Federal‐Wide Assurance issued by OHRP or the approval of the FDA is eligible for a Certificate.

What is the primary purpose of a Certificate of Confidentiality?

A “Certificate of Conformance”, “Certificate of Conformity”, or “CoC” is a document issued by manufacturers or designated personnel with authority to assure customers or buyers that the product has been manufactured with test results showing compliance to international or regulatory standards.

How to get NIH Certificate of Confidentiality?

Use the Online Certificate of Confidentiality System to request a Certificate of Confidentiality (CoC), issued by NIH. First, determine your eligibility by answering questions. Then, if the answers indicate eligibility, enter information about your research and your institution to complete the request.

What does CoC do?

Generally, any research project that collects personally identifiable, sensitive information and that has been approved by an IRB operating under either an approved Federal‐Wide Assurance issued by OHRP or the approval of the FDA is eligible for a Certificate.

What does a Certificate of Confidentiality do?

Certificates of Confidentiality are issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other HHS agencies to protect identifiable research information from forced or compelled disclosure.

What is the Certificate of Confidentiality?

Certificates of Confidentiality (Certificate or CoC) protect the privacy of research participants by prohibiting disclosure of identifiable, sensitive research information to anyone not connected to the research except when the participant consents or in a few other specific situations.

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What is Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet?

The Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet provides guidance on obtaining Certificates of Confidentiality, which help protect the privacy of research participants by limiting the disclosure of identifiable, sensitive information.

Who is required to file Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet?

Researchers conducting studies involving sensitive information that may pose risks to participants' privacy are required to file the Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet.

How to fill out Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet?

To fill out the Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet, researchers must provide details about the research study, including the nature of the information being collected, the participant population, and how confidentiality will be maintained.

What is the purpose of Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet?

The purpose of the Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet is to inform researchers about the protections available through Certificates of Confidentiality and to guide them in the application process to enhance participant privacy.

What information must be reported on Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet?

The information that must be reported on the Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet includes the research study's title, the principal investigator's contact information, a description of the research, and the specific confidentiality measures in place.