How can I protect the anonymity/confidentiality of research subjects if they are paid research subjects?
If research subjects are paid from University funds, there is no guarantee that the fact that the subjects participated in the investigation can be kept anonymous or confidential. Paying research subjects with money or gift certificates purchased with University funds requires that a record of their participation be kept. This is a Texas A&M Fiscal Office rule, not an IRB rule. Consequently, if research subjects are to be paid for participating, a statement must be placed in the consent form stating that while the information provided by the subject is anonymous or confidential, the fact that the subject participated has been paid with University funds, the research study is subject to the Open Records Act. VI. General Questions 1. Are any special steps required to protect data collected on film, photographs, audio or videotape? Yes. The subject must be informed that data is being collected though such recording unless approval for deception has been granted by the IRB. Consent forms m
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