Storage options for research
Once you have determined the data type/s you are working with and have identified the sensitity of that data, Research IT has a tool to help you identify the storage options that might be right for your research.
https://researchit.illinois.edu/resources/topics/backup-and-storage/data-finder
Here are some useful links for working with data in research regarding record retention, data de-identification and data collection.
Guidance on human subjects research records retention
- AITS Research Records Retention https://www.aits.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=558&pageId=1301078
- UI HIPAA-covered entities: https://hipaa.uillinois.edu/health-care-components/
Data de-identification guidance
- HHS https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/special-topics/de-identification/index.html#safeharborguidance
- Quick guide https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/208735.html
Minimum necessary standard
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/minimum-necessary/index.html
Limited data set
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/limited-data-set/index.html