Update to IRB Policy Makes Research Involving Public Use Data Files Easier
The UCLA IRB Policy 42 allows for registration of public use datasets and publicly available data depositories to eliminate the need for obtaining a Certification for Exemption of Review.
This means that any data available from the following pre-approved public use data sets can now be freely used with no paperwork or certifications required:
The ISSR Data Archive<http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/issr/da/> will assist in getting other public use data sets registered; please send your suggestions or requests for further information to Libbie Stephenson, Archivist (libbie@ucla.edu). Check out the IRB Policy 42 periodically as more data sets may soon be registered.
