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Not all forms of collection and analysis of data are classified as being subject to review by the IRB. A key is whether the data are for research that will be made public because it has the purpose of contributing to our collected knowledge about the theme of the study or if its purpose is for nonpublic uses such as the improvement of your practice with a given group of clients. If the report of the research has no public intent, it is not normally subjected to IRB review because it is not classified as research in the nomenclature of the IRB. As an example, the collection of depression scores for a single client for the purpose of improving service would not normally be subject to review unless you plan to make these data public, like through a publication or a public presentation of some kind.

Research using existing data from records normally does not require formal review. An exception would be for data where the individual can be identified with his or her data. If there was no way for the researcher to identify the data for a given subject, the study normally would not be subject to review.

If you collect data from human subjects (surveys, interviews, etc.) on a research topic where the results will be made public, you will normally be expected to engage in the procedures required by your IRB. It does not matter if the data are obtained anonymously or if confidentiality is assured. If you collect data from human subjects for the purpose of advancing knowledge, and if you plan to make these data public, then you must complete the forms used by your IRB. The members of the IRB will review your information to see the level of review that is necessary.