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CRS Research Data Management & Security Flashcards

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  1. What is the recommended minimum data retention period for records from a federally funded research project?

    Answer: 3 years after the close of the project

    Federal regulations generally require research records to be retained for a minimum of 3 years after the close of a federally funded project, though some agencies require longer periods.

  2. Under HIPAA, a 'limited dataset' is best described as:

    Answer: A dataset with direct identifiers removed but some indirect identifiers retained

    A HIPAA limited dataset removes direct identifiers such as names and SSNs but may retain indirect identifiers such as geographic data and dates.

  3. What does 'data sovereignty' mean in the context of international research?

    Answer: The principle that data is subject to the laws of the country where it is collected or stored

    Data sovereignty means that research data is governed by the legal and regulatory framework of the country in which it was collected or is stored.

  4. What is the purpose of role-based access control (RBAC) in research data security?

    Answer: To ensure each user can only access the data necessary for their assigned role

    RBAC restricts system access based on a user's defined role, ensuring individuals can only view or modify data relevant to their specific responsibilities.

  5. What is the key difference between a data breach and a data loss event in research?

    Answer: A data breach involves unauthorized access or disclosure; data loss means data is accidentally destroyed or inaccessible

    A data breach involves unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive data, while a data loss event means data has been accidentally destroyed, corrupted, or made unavailable.

  6. Which federal law governs the privacy of student education records, including those generated in academic research settings?

    Answer: FERPA

    FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects the privacy of student education records and restricts their disclosure, including records created in academic research.

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