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Appendix 2
Accountability Elements in Other GA4GH Specific Policies - Consent Policy
- The consent process, in any form it takes, should be properly documented.
- Consent materials and data sharing plans should be available for inspection and discussion with interested parties.
- Consent materials and data sharing plans should be updated and made available in response to new regulations and policies by responsible individuals within an organization or entity.
- Procedures should be in place to receive and respond to complaints or inquiries about policies and practices relating to consent to the sharing of genomic and health-related data. The procedures should be easily accessible and simple to use.
- Privacy and Security Policy
- Data Stewards should clearly identify the individuals within their organization or entity who are responsible for data privacy, data management, and reporting procedures (including a contact person or contact point for complaints). Appropriate and regular training for the identified individuals to discharge these duties should be provided.
- Data Stewards should track new regulations, policies, expectations, and best practices, sharing these with responsible individuals within their organization or entity.
- Data Stewards and Data Users must comply with applicable privacy regulations and ethical norms at every stage of data sharing, and be in a position to provide assurances that privacy interests are appropriately protected when Data are collected, stored, processed, and shared.