Checklist for implications of Data Protection

Only collect data fit for purpose and approved by ethics committee and registered under the Data Protection legislation
Ensure adequate security and restricted access to both the office and the computer network
Ensure information held on participants is anonymised as soon as practically possible, depending on the trial design. That may be when an individual’s data collection is completed, and it is considered that the risk of emergency unblinding is minimal
Document the reason for the timing of anonymisation of data