In a longitudinal study that will follow children from kindergarten through high school and will collect information about illegal activities, which of the following confidentiality procedures would protect against compelled disclosure of individually identifiable information?

In a longitudinal study that will follow children from kindergarten through high school and will collect information about illegal activities, which of the following confidentiality procedures would protect against compelled disclosure of individually identifiable information?


Using pseudonyms in research reports.


Securing a Certificate of Confidentiality.


Using data encryption for stored files.

Waiving documentation of consent.


Answer: Securing a Certificate of Confidentiality.