How will NIH respond to requests for correction?
Based on a review of the information provided, NIH staff will determine whether a correction is warranted, and if so, what action to take. Any corrective action will be determined by the nature and timeliness of the information involved, the significance of the correction on the use of the information, and the magnitude of the correction. NIH will respond to the requestor by letter or email. The response will explain the findings of the review and the actions NIH will take. NIH may reject claims made in bad faith or without justification. Requests for correction of information are handled primarily by the director or designee (e.g., scientific director, laboratory or branch chief) of the institute or center where the information originated. A request for correction regarding information originating from a division or office within the Office of the Director at NIH should be handled by the director of the division or office. If more than one institute or center was involved in releasing
