Feature Articles
A primer on anonymisation
Authors: Jackie Raskind
Canadian and European regulators finalised guidelines that allow for sharing of clinical trial data. To maintain the utility of clinical information, risk-based anonymisation techniques are recommended. It behoves applicants to ensure organisational readiness to deliver anonymised dossiers. Key steps include understanding the regulatory requirements and anonymisation techniques, assessing internal competencies and/or commercially available software, and establishing infrastructure to deliver anonymised dossiers in a timely manner.
Medical Writing. 2019;28(4):44–49

