Are there any elements needed in the consent form when the research protocol uses audio- and/or video-taping?
Yes, Pennsylvania state law stipulates that consent must be provided before audio-and/or video-taping is used. If you are planning to use audio- and/ video-taping, please include a section in the consent form for the participant to give permission to be audio- and/or video-taped. Check boxes work well. Information related to the use (who), storage (where), and destruction method and date (when applicable) should also be included in the consent form. If more than one participant is being taped, all involved individuals must agree before the video tape can be used. For additional information on using audio- and/or video-taping, see IRB Guideline XI – “Research Involving Audio, Video or Digital Recordings of Research Participants.
Yes, Pennsylvania state law stipulates that all parties must agree to the audio-recording. The agreement is not required to be in writing. If more than one participant is being recorded, all involved individuals must agree before the recording can be used. If you are planning to use audio- and/ video-taping, see IRB Guideline XI – “Research involving Audio, Video or Digital Recordings of Research Participants” for additional information.
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