NCJ Number
44787
Date Published
1978
Length
35 pages
Annotation
LEAA REGULATIONS ON THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL DATA ARE DESCRIBED; THE GUIDE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY STATE AND LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICIALS, LEAA GRANTEES, SUBGRANTEES, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCHERS.
Abstract
INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON THE STATUTORY BASIS OF THE REGULATIONS, THEIR OBJECTIVES, IMPACT, AND SCOPE. IMPORTANT CONCEPTS RELEVANT TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF RESEARCH/STATISTICAL DATA (E.G., TYPES OF INFORMATION PROTECTED, AUTHORIZED USES OF INFORMATION, IMMUNITY FROM SUBPOENA, AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS) ARE IDENTIFIED AND EXPLAINED INDIVIDUALLY IN NONTECHNICAL TERMS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED).