HIPAA: Guidance on use of Protected Health Information (PHI) for Research

The IRB has been authorized to carry out the research related functions of the HIPAA-mandated Privacy Board.

Information Sheet: HIPAA and Research from the DHHS Office of Civil Rights

Protecting Personal Health Information in Research: Understanding the HIPAA Privacy Rule

Criteria for a Valid HIPAA Authorization

Use of PHI With Authorization (pdf format)

Stand-alone Authorization

Limited Data Set Use Agreement

Certificate of Confidentiality. Investigators should be aware that a Certificate of Confidentiality affords research participants a higher level of protection of their health information than is required by HIPAA.