Can I collect third-party data from participants in Virginia? What are the requirements?

To collect third-party data from participants in Virginia, researchers must comply with the requirements outlined in [3.6]" >6 VAAC 35-170-50 and follow the procedure for external case-specific data requests specified in [3.1]" >6 VAAC 35-170-65. Additionally, sensitive data must be protected, and the human research review process must be followed if necessary. According to [3.6]" >6 VAAC 35-170-50, the department may approve research and data requests only when it determines, in its sole discretion, that certain conditions have been met. These conditions include having sufficient financial and staff resources to support the request, ensuring that the request will not interfere significantly with department programs or operations, and ensuring that the request is compatible with the purposes and goals of the juvenile justice system and with the department’s organization, operations, and resources. [3.1]" >6 VAAC 35-170-65 outlines the procedure for external case-specific data requests, which includes determining that the request meets the conditions for department approval of research, ensuring that the principal researcher has appropriate academic or professional standing or job-related experience in the area to be studied, and ensuring that the proposal complies with basic research standards and applicable laws. Sensitive data must be protected, and the human research review process must be followed if necessary.

Source(s):

• [3.1] External case-specific data requests
• [3.6] Conditions for department approval of external research and data requests

Jurisdiction

Virginia

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