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Policy, Ethical Principles and Regulations


Here, you can find the relevant institutional, state, and federal policies and regulations for human subject research.

CWU Policy 502-02: the Protection of Human Subjects

Ethical Principles for Research with Human Subjects

  • The Belmont Report
  • Declaration of Helsinki
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Federal Regulations and Washington State Laws

  • 45 CFR 46 Code of Federal Regulations (Common Rule)
  • WAC 388-04 Protection of Human Research Subjects
  • RCW 42.48 Release of Records for Research
  • RCW 70.02 Medical Records - Health Care Information Access and Disclosure
  • Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

 

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