Sociology and compelled disclosure: Protecting respondent confidentiality
Sociological SpectrumPublished 1 July 1996
J. Steven Picou
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The protection of respondent confidentiality and data records from subpoena is becoming an area of increasing concern to sociologists. This article discusses previous cases involving sociologists and identifies a pattern of protection of confidentiality in the court. It concludes with some practical suggestions to sociologists for further ensuring respondent privacy.
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