NIH Digitizes Privacy Certificates for Easier Researcher Applications
Published Date: 7/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The NIH wants your thoughts on a new online system for applying for Certificates of Confidentiality, which help protect research participants' privacy. This update affects researchers who need these certificates and aims to make the application process smoother and faster. You’ve got 30 days to share your feedback—no extra costs involved, just a chance to help improve the system!
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New Online System for CoC Applications
If you are a researcher who needs a Certificate of Confidentiality (CoC) from the NIH to help protect research participants' privacy, NIH plans a new online application system to make the process smoother and faster. NIH is asking for public comments for 30 days on this proposed electronic system, and the notice says there are no extra costs to applicants from this change.
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