I am in need of some guidance. I haven't worked with HIPAA in over 3 years, and I don't have anyone here to ask.

What is the difference between "de-identified data" and "limited data sets" in terms of the HIPAA privacy rule? Specifically, I have an IRB protocol under review where they are collecting birthrates of nursing home patients. I'm more than willing to share my concerns and more details off-list to anyone who could help me.

Thank you, Robin

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Robin N Dewey, MS, CRA
Director, Office of Academic and Government Grants
McDaniel College
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157-4390
Voice: 410-386-4699
Cell: 585-797-8536

Skype: rndewey

xxxxxx@mcdaniel.edu

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