Researchers are exempted from the need to document consent of the participants when they are observing public behavior.

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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, researchers do not need to document consent of participants when they are observing public behavior because there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in public settings. However, if the observation takes place in a location where people might have a reasonable expectation of privacy (such as restrooms or private homes), then consent must be obtained.

Researchers Are Exempted from the Need to Document Consent of the Participants