How Do These Regulations Impact Epidemiological Research?
Data protection regulations impact epidemiological research in several ways:
Informed Consent: Researchers must obtain explicit consent from participants before collecting and using their data. Data Minimization: Only the data necessary for the research should be collected, and it should be retained only for as long as needed. Anonymization and Pseudonymization: Techniques to protect personal data by removing or masking identifiers to prevent the identification of individuals. Data Security: Implementation of technical and organizational measures to protect data from breaches and unauthorized access. Data Subject Rights: Individuals have the right to access their data, request corrections, and, in some cases, request deletion of their data.
