Data Security Ancillary Committee (DSAC)

The Data Security Ancillary Committee (DSAC) assists the Institutional Review Board (IRB) by reviewing data management plans for new studies (and modifications to existing studies when requested) to safeguard the privacy, confidentiality and security of identifiable and other sensitive study data.

Membership of DSAC includes:

  • Joey Casanova, Data Broker Services 
  • Winston Galiz, Data Broker Services 
  • Alexandra Vanegas, Data Broker Services 
  • Ishwar Ramsingh, Research Privacy 
  • Tim Smith, Informatics Data Science 
  • Terry Moore Butcher, IT Security 
  • Gilberto Velez, IT Security 
  • Rachel Garcia, UHealth Privacy Office 
  • Aidil Tuya, UHealth Privacy Office
  • Taylor Blanco, IT Security

Studies may be assigned for ancillary committee review by either the study team or the Human Subjects Research Office (HSRO). 

DSAC Committee usually meets on Tuesdays and Fridays. Submissions received by close of business the day prior to a meeting will usually be included in the subsequent agenda for review. 

Reviews initial studies collecting, storing, and transmitting identifiable information (including protected health information (PHI)) when: 

  • The study uses a database or registry containing personally identifiable information (PII) and/or PHI. 
  • The study involves the sharing of PHI, PII, limited data sets (LDS) or other identifiable data outside the University of Miami and such data are not being shared pursuant to a legally appropriate agreement. 
  • The study uses an application (app) or device such as a tablet, watch or other wearable that collects identifiable information. 
  • For information on the review process, please see SOP-HB-008-01

Please contact the IRB or relevant ancillary review contacts (listed below) with any questions about the ancillary review process or specific requirements 

 

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