December 16, 2005
New California Law Stiffens Data-Protection Rules for Research on Human Subjects
California recently adopted a law that stiffens data-security requirements for academic researchers who work with confidential information about human subjects. And while many university researchers are annoyed by the law's requirements, some observers are predicting that other states will follow California's lead and pass similar laws.
Starting in January, California agencies will not be allowed to release anyone's personal information to researchers at nonprofit educational
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