Data Privacy & Ethical Guidelines

Ensuring ethical research practices and protecting participant rights in compliance with national and international standards

Institutional Research Repository

RYK Medical & Dental College is committed to safeguarding the rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of research participants, in compliance with national and international ethical standards:

Compliance with Ethical Standards

  • PMDC Code of Ethics
  • Declaration of Helsinki
  • HEC Ethical Research Guidelines

Ethical Principles for Human Subject Research

All human subject research must adhere to the ethical principles of:

Respect for Persons

Recognizing the autonomy and dignity of all individuals participating in research.

Beneficence

Maximizing benefits and minimizing harm to research participants.

Non-maleficence

Avoiding harm or injury to research participants.

Justice

Ensuring fair distribution of benefits and burdens in research.

(PMDC Ethical Principles for Biomedical Research)

Data Management Requirements

Informed Consent & Data Anonymization

  • Researchers must confirm that informed consent has been obtained as per IRB/ERC-approved protocols
  • All data must be anonymized or de-identified prior to submission unless explicitly approved otherwise

(PMDC IRB Regulations; HEC Human Subject Protection Policy)

Data Security Safeguards

Robust data security measures are implemented to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure:

  • Controlled access systems
  • Secure storage solutions
  • Encryption of sensitive data

(HEC Information Security and Data Protection Guidelines)

Institutional Oversight

The Institutional Review Board / Ethics Review Committee of RYK Medical & Dental College provides continuous ethical oversight through:

Monitoring

Continuous oversight of ongoing research projects.

Audits

Regular review of research compliance and documentation.

Investigation

Thorough examination of any non-compliance issues.

(PMDC Institutional Ethics Oversight Requirements)

Data Access Policy

Sensitive datasets may be subject to restricted or controlled access in accordance with:

  • Ethical approvals from IRB/ERC
  • Institutional policy requirements
  • Data sensitivity classifications

(PMDC Confidentiality Standards)

Key References & Regulatory Frameworks

  • Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) Code of Ethics
  • Declaration of Helsinki - Ethical Principles for Medical Research
  • Higher Education Commission (HEC) Ethical Research Guidelines
  • PMDC Ethical Principles for Biomedical Research
  • PMDC IRB Regulations
  • HEC Human Subject Protection Policy
  • HEC Information Security and Data Protection Guidelines
  • PMDC Institutional Ethics Oversight Requirements
  • PMDC Confidentiality Standards
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