What steps can be taken to ensure data privacy and confidentiality?
Ensuring data privacy and confidentiality involves implementing robust data encryption and security measures. Researchers should use anonymization or pseudonymization techniques to protect participants' identities. Access to sensitive data should be restricted to authorized personnel only, and data sharing should comply with relevant regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
