What administrative and policy measures are taken to ensure that the data contained in NDAR are protected?
As detailed in the NDAR Policy and implemented following the procedures (see NDAR Policy and Procedures), investigators and their sponsoring institutions seeking access to data in the NDAR Data Repository first submit a data access request that specifies both the data to which access is sought and the planned research use. In addition, the investigator agrees to the terms of access set forth in the Data Access Request. NIH has established a Data Access Committee (DAC) to oversee and approve access to the NDAR Central Data Repository.
