Protecting Participant Data: 6 Best Practices

Summary: Research participants are more vulnerable than ever as researchers conduct remote usability tests, use third-party applications, and store data online. Protect participant privacy by adhering to best practices before, during, and after data collection.

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Samhita Tankala worked as a User Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. Some of her research focused on cognitive psychology and the learning sciences.

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