Boston University’s Research Support provides resources and guidance for to help the investigators navigate through the entire research project life cycle, including adhering to regulations around research privacy.
Information about compliance, policies and guidelines, and resources to support research efforts can be found through the Office of Research webpage.
BU Related Research Policies and Procedures
- Research Privacy and Confidentiality Policy, Charles River Campus IRB, Research Support Website. This Policy outlines the process for protecting the privacy of subjects and the confidentiality of study data.
- BU Data Protection Standards
- HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans Manual – Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information for BU Health Plans
- HIPAA Policy Manual – Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information for BU Healthcare Provider Covered Components
BU Research Resources
HIPAA
Data Sharing in Research
- Data Use Agreements, Resource from BU Industry Engagement, Office of Research
This webpage is a resource for researchers looking to understand what might be needed contractually to share and receive data. The webpage also includes a link to a webform researchers need to fill out if a researcher wants to/plans to receive or share protected data.
Data Security for Researchers
- Guidance on Data Security for Boston University Medical Campus Researchers, February 2025 Guide