CRS Research Data Management & Security Flashcards
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What does HIPAA stand for, and why is it relevant to research data?
Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) includes a Privacy Rule that governs the use and disclosure of individually identifiable health information in research.
Under HIPAA, a de-identified dataset is one from which:
Answer: All 18 specified identifiers have been removed
HIPAA defines de-identification as the removal of all 18 specified identifiers that could link health information back to an individual.
What is a Data Management Plan (DMP) in research?
Answer: A formal document describing how research data will be collected, stored, secured, and shared
A DMP is a formal document describing how research data will be managed throughout a study's lifecycle, including collection, storage, security, and long-term sharing.
Which of the following is a best practice for securing sensitive research data?
Answer: Using encryption and role-based access controls
Encrypting sensitive data and implementing role-based access controls are fundamental security practices that protect against unauthorized access.
What is the primary purpose of a Data Use Agreement (DUA) in research?
Answer: To specify the permitted uses and protections governing a shared dataset
A DUA is a legal contract between data providers and recipients that defines permitted uses, required protections, and limitations when sharing research datasets.
The FAIR data principles in research stand for:
Answer: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable
The FAIR principles guide researchers to make data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable to maximize scientific benefit and data utility.
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