Data & Ethics
Ethical framework and data governance principles ensuring integrity and compliance
Ethical Framework
All WeCASOR data collection is conducted locally under institutional ethics committee approval.
Each participating site retains responsibility for local IRB/ethics approval, patient consent when required, clinical accountability, and compliance with national regulations.
WeCASOR does not override local regulatory authority.
Data Model
Local Collection
Data are collected locally at participating institutions
De-identification
Direct identifiers are removed prior to sharing
Secure Transmission
Only de-identified datasets are transmitted for collaborative analysis
No patient-level data are stored on the public WordPress website.
Data Governance Principles
No Re-identification
No re-identification attempts are permitted
No Commercial Sale
No commercial sale of data is permitted
Role-based Access
Role-based access applies within the secure portal environment
Audit Logging
Audit logs track access and key actions
Controlled Transfer
Controlled data transfer procedures reduce leakage and ensure traceability
Cross‑Border Considerations
Where cross-border collaboration occurs, data sharing aligns with applicable frameworks and principles (including GDPR principles where relevant).
Quality Assurance
Data Protection Commitment
WeCASOR adheres to internationally recognized data governance principles:
For data protection inquiries: privacy@wecasor.com