New consent forms will mention something about social - networking data, so if you sign on the dotted line, all your public information will be fair game. (canadianbusiness.com)
a) obtain IRB approval of the change before implementing the change b) modify the consent form, if needed, and get IRB approval c) obtain new consent from subjects already enrolled if directed by the IRB d) all of the above e) none of the above (sciencemag.org)
But establishing new consent requirements or requiring changes to some online business methods are the point of the law, not something to be eviscerated through the fine print of regulation. (michaelgeist.ca)