Rusyns (sometimes spelled Rusins, or called Carpatho-Rusyns signifying their villages being in the Carpathian Mountains) are one of the many nationalities/ethnic groups of Slovakia, along with Slovaks, Hungarians, Germans, and Romanies (Gypsies).
Confidential information can be the most valuable asset of a business. A competitive edge in the marketplace may rely on a business having certain information which its competitors do not. However, unlike more tangible assets, the law may not automatically prevent others from taking or using valuable information.
Confidentiality... Is about identifiable data; Is an extension of privacy; Is an agreement about maintenance and who has access to identifiable data; In regards to HIPAA, protects patients from inappropriate disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI) Privacy is about people. Confidentiality is about data. What Should Researchers Know? The IRB must decide on a protocol-by-protocol basis whether there are adequate provisions to protect the privacy of subjects and to maintain the confidentiality of the identifiable data at each segment of the research from recruitment to maintenance of the data. Issues Related to Privacy