Consent, confidentiality, and the Data Protection Act
- 19 January 2006
- Vol. 332 (7534) , 165-169
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.332.7534.165
Abstract
Overly strict interpretation of the law is hampering epidemiological research. Here, one research team shows why regulators and organisations holding data should adjust their approachKeywords
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