Workshop on Ethics & Data Linkage
02 Jul 2012
2 August 2012 at University of Technology Sydney
(UTS)
This one-day training workshop examines the particular ethical
issues raised by data linkage and research. It will provide
participants with a range of skills and knowledge that will improve
their ability and confidence to assess research applications
proposing the use of linked data. The following topics will
be covered in the training:
- What is data linkage?
- Overview of data linkage in Australia
- Risks and benefits of data linkage
- Best practice protocol
- Minimising and managing risk
- Considering a waiver of consent
- Legal framework and legislative requirements
Facilitators: A/Prof Judy Allen (Privacy
Consultant, PHRN) & Dr Felicity Flack (Manager, Policy &
Client Services, PHRN)
Where: Harris Room - Aerial UTS Function
Centre, Level 7, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo, Sydney www.aerialutsfunctioncentre.com.au
Cost: $165 (incl GST)
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25
July 2012
For more details contact: Dr Felicity
Flack at felicity@ichr.uwa.edu.au or ph (08)
6389 7305.
