The VA Research Data Security & Privacy course is available through the VA Learning Online (VALO) Campus or the Learning Management System (LMS).

NOTE: This course does not replace the annual training requirement for Cyber Security Awareness or Privacy. Those two courses must also be completed annually.

Who is Required to Take the Course? All staff involved in VA human studies research including (but not limited to) all VA Research Office personnel, investigators, study coordinators, research assistants, trainees such as house officers and students, administrative support staff (including secretaries and clerks), and members of the IRB and Research & Development Committee. Personnel includes compensated and without compensation (WOC) employees, and IPAs. Local facilities must maintain documentation that training requirements have been met