We are committed to keeping your information safe and we have rigorous policies and procedures in place to make sure this happens.
- Born in Bradford studies are regularly reviewed and approved by the independent NHS Research Ethics Committee.
- The study is overseen by the Born in Bradford Scientific Steering Group and Executive Group.
- Any researchers wishing to use data from Born in Bradford participants must have permission from the Born in Bradford Executive Committee. This is done to ensure that only high quality research is undertaken that will not cause harm to participants.
- Researchers are given access to the data only after it has had all personal identification removed and is identified only by a study ID number.
- Researchers receive only the data necessary to answer their research question.
- All researchers sign a further form to ensure that any data is stored securely whilst in use and destroyed after the project is finished. All the data is held securely on computers based at Bradford Royal Infirmary using the same high quality security methods as used throughout the NHS.