Special Notice
Good news from the Human Subjects Division
The Human Subjects Division has issued a new policy eliminating the requirement to obtain IRB approval or certification
of exemption to analyze many public data sets. In response to requests from several UW research groups, the HSD has
examined the regulations and regulatory guidance about the research use of public data sets. A new Public Data Sets
Policy describes the results of the analysis. It confirms that there are specific public data sets whose research use
does not require review and approval by the UW IRB, because the data sets do not involve “human subjects” as defined
by federal regulations.
A New Policy and Procedures webpage has been added to the HSD Web Site. Policy, procedures, guidance, forms, and
instructions are currently being developed by HSD. Chapters in which policies, procedures, and supporting materials have
been posted and are ready for use are listed on the new page and searchable in a variety of ways.
On February 4, 2008, the Human Subjects Division will deploy a new internal database. The number assigned to your IRB
application (e.g., 07-1234-A 01) will change to a new, 5-digit number on that date. You will be able to look up your
new application number on the HSD website beginning the week of February 4.
For more information on each of these topics,
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