Interim Policy Statement
Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Washington, DC 20201
DATE: JUN 8 1989
TO: PHS Agency Heads and Office Directors
FROM: Assistant Secretary for Health
SUBJECT: Research Confidentiality Protection — Certificate of Confidentiality — Interim Guidance
Attached for your information is interim guidance for the grant of confidentiality protection under section 301(d) of the Public Health Service Act. It will govern use of this authority until regulations (which are in preparation) are published. It was prepared by the Office of Health Planning and Evaluation, the NIH Office of Protection from Research Risks, and the Office of General Counsel, after consultation with the Agencies and offices.
Attachment
James O. Mason, MD, Dr. PH
Protection of Identity – Research Subjects
Section 301(d) of the Public Health Service Act