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Does my research project require ethical approval if it only involves the analysis of existing data?

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Does my research project require ethical approval if it only involves the analysis of existing data?

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No, as long as the research participants are anonymous (unless they explicitly gave their consent to being identified in your study as well as the one they originally participated in). Further information can be obtained from the UCL Data Projection Officer.