All interview audio, video and transcription data will be saved in an encrypted secure server environment and any personally identifiable data will be anonymized using pseudonyms. Given the nature of this research, it is likely that you may disclose the name of an organization, which will also be anonymized using pseudonyms. All identifying codes that could connect you or your organization with their pseudonyms will be stored in a separate encrypted file from the audio, video and interview data.

 

Upon completion of the study, all video recordings will be securely deleted. Other data and project information will be securely deleted five years following the completion of the study to allow sufficient time for publication and other dissemination of research findings.

 

You may withdraw from the study at any point during the six months following our initial interview. You may also decline to answer any question that you don’t feel comfortable with. Upon completion of my dissertation, I will send you a summary report of my research findings and a link to my dissertation, should you wish to read it in its entirety!

 

Despite these measures to protect your confidentiality and privacy, there are some unlikely but potential limitations. For example, should you choose to waive your anonymity, be recognized in my dissertation, or should I be required by law to share the information.