Sociology and compelled disclosure: Protecting respondent confidentiality
- 1 July 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Sociological Spectrum
- Vol. 16 (3) , 209-237
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02732173.1996.9982131
Abstract
The protection of respondent confidentiality and data records from subpoena is becoming an area of increasing concern to sociologists. This article discusses previous cases involving sociologists and identifies a pattern of protection of confidentiality in the court. It concludes with some practical suggestions to sociologists for further ensuring respondent privacy.Keywords
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