ABSTRACT
Researchers conducting research with visually impaired people may well wish to be aware of this change in the law and can obtain further details from the government intellectual property website. It is important to bear in mind that data relevant to social science research will usually automatically be protected by copyright as well as the reports written during the course of the research. The 1988 Copyright Design and Patents Act include provisions for what is described as fair dealing. When a researcher donates research materials to an archive, terms and conditions of access and use should be set out in order that the archive goes as far as possible to ensuring that any promises of confidentiality or otherwise are honoured. Large reputable research organisations, higher education institutes, charities or public bodies will have a nominated data protection officer who takes responsibility for notification and the offering of advice to researchers within the organisation.
