The certificate course will cover the following objectives:

• Legal and regulatory framework
• Data privacy in human subjects research
• Types of health data
• Data privacy strategies
• Privacy-preserving data sharing techniques
• Privacy vs. accuracy

Participants will engage in activities such as:

• Introduction to data privacy: Examine foundational concepts of data privacy and its significance in the context of human subject research.
• Ethical considerations: Discuss ethical dilemmas and considerations when balancing research objectives with the privacy rights of participants.
• Privacy-enhancing technologies: Explore emerging technologies and tools designed to enhance data privacy without compromising research integrity.
• Case studies: Analyze real-world case studies to identify best practices and pitfalls in data privacy management within research projects.
• Practical exercises: Engage in hands-on exercises to implement privacy-preserving techniques and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Policy development: Collaborate on drafting data privacy policies and guidelines tailored to specific research contexts.

Upon completing this module, participants will: 

• Be able to define data privacy and concepts  
• Understand core ethical principles 
• Be familiar with legal and regulatory framework 
• Be able to identify and explain various data security measures 
• Understand the essential role of informed consent 
• Be familiar with best practices for data management and storage