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Republic of Cameroon
Ministry of Public Health
Information about responsible use of the CNERSH website, protection of information and the distinction between website services and formal research ethics requirements.
Privacy notice
Protecting information is an important part of responsible public digital service and research governance. The principles below describe the approach to information handled through the website.
Depending on how you use the platform, information may include details submitted through forms, contact information, account or service information where applicable, technical information about how the website is accessed, and information necessary to respond to a support request.
Information may be used to provide requested services, respond to enquiries, maintain platform functionality, improve user experience, address technical problems, support security and meet applicable administrative or legal requirements.
Information principles
Information should be collected and used for legitimate, clearly understood purposes.
Only information necessary for the relevant purpose should be requested or retained.
Information should be protected against inappropriate access or disclosure.
Information handling should remain subject to appropriate governance and oversight.
Terms of use
Access to CNERSH information and digital services should be accompanied by responsible use, respect for applicable requirements and protection of other people's information.
Users should provide accurate information where information is requested and should not intentionally misuse, disrupt or attempt to compromise the platform.
Information provided through the website does not itself constitute ethical clearance, scientific approval, regulatory authorization or permission to begin a research study.
Research data
Research teams remain responsible for ensuring that participant information, biological materials and research records are handled according to the approved study procedures and applicable requirements.
Where a study involves sensitive personal information, investigators should establish appropriate safeguards for collection, access, storage, transfer, retention and dissemination.
The CNERSH website should not be treated as authorization to collect or process participant data for a research study.
Privacy and terms information may be updated when website services, operational practices, applicable requirements or official guidance changes. Users should consult the latest published version when relying on this information.
CNERSH should apply appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. Access to information should be limited according to legitimate operational needs.
Information concerning research participants requires particular care. The existence of this website does not replace the privacy, confidentiality, consent, data-governance and security requirements that apply to an individual research project.
Researchers and institutions remain responsible for complying with applicable laws, regulations, approved protocols, ethics requirements and official CNERSH procedures.
Where website information differs from an applicable law, regulation, formal decision or official instrument, the applicable authoritative source should be consulted.