Informed Consent

Practical procedure

Consent is a process of understanding and voluntary agreement, not simply a signed form.

• Explain the study purpose, activities, duration and foreseeable risks in an accessible language.
• Explain confidentiality, intended data uses and any limits to withdrawal.
• Make clear that participation is voluntary and questions may be declined.
• Use age-appropriate information and additional safeguards where children or vulnerable people are involved.

Assessment and response

Requests and consent arrangements are assessed in the relevant study and legal context. The responsible privacy or research lead should record the request, applicable obligations, response and any lawful reason a requested action cannot be completed. Study-specific information should identify contacts and the applicable rights before data collection.

Questions and concerns

Raise questions through the contact page or write to info@iderafrica.com. Research concerns should include the study reference where available. Do not include unnecessary sensitive information in an initial enquiry.