Privacy and Research Data Protection Program

Recent Updates

• May 5, 2022 - The Division of Information Technology has released new information and guidance about the transition to QuestionPro. As previously announced, the university is ending its license with Qualtrics on May 31, 2022. After this date researchers without a license will be unable to access the software and will lose access to any data stored in the software. 
• See the update from the Division of Information Technology for more information on licensing and training options.
• Feb. 4, 2022 - Qualtrics to QuestionPro Transition
  

About the Privacy and Research Data Protection Program

Working alongside the Virginia Tech’s IRB to protect participants - the Privacy and Research Data Protection Program (PRDP) ensures that Virginia Tech’s researchers have access to the resources they need to keep data secure and compliant with university, state, and federal regulations.  

PRDP coordinates with campus stakeholders to develop and manage a process to support Virginia Tech investigators in addressing and meeting the data protection requirements of research activities.   

The regulatory environment is changing and universities must be agile in their responses to those changes. PRDP will offer services providing access to researchers in formulating data plans, security measures, privacy protection, and standard operating procedures to help researchers stay abreast of these changes.

PRDP Important Dates