20 Future Undetermined Research: Data and Specimen Banking
If this study is collecting identifiable data and/or specimens that will be banked for future undetermined research, please describe this process in the sections below. This information should not conflict with information provided in section 22 below OR the “HRP-598 – Research Data Plan Review Form” regarding whether or not data and/or specimens will be associated with identifiers (directly or indirectly). If there are no plans to use identifiable data/specimens for future, undetermined research, then this section is NOT applicable.
20.1 Data and/or specimens being stored
Identify what data and/or specimens will be stored, and the data associated with each specimen.
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If respondents provide it, we will store their name and contact information along with their survey responses so that we may follow up with them at a later date.
20.2 Location of storage
Identify the location where the data and/or specimens will be stored.
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The data will be stored in the PI’s password-protected Penn State-affiliated Google Drive account and on the PI’s password protected laptop computer.
20.3 Duration of storage
Identify how long the data and/or specimens will be stored. If data and/or specimens will be stored indefinitely, indicate such.
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Personally identifying information will be stored for up to 2 years after the completion of the survey.
20.4 Access to data and/or specimens
Identify who will have access to the data and/or specimens.
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Other members of the research team will be granted access to these data.
20.5 Procedures to release data or specimens
Describe the procedures to release the data and/or specimens, including: the process to request a release, approvals required for release, who can obtain data and/or specimens, and the data to be provided with the specimens.
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There are no plans to release any personally identifying data (names and emails) from the expected small number of respondents who provide it.