Researchers can best protect the identity of participants whose disclosure is likely to result in legal action (for example,drug dealers,prostitutes)by

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Destroying all records immediately after the data is used is the best option to protect the identity of participants whose disclosure may result in legal action. This way, even if the records are accidentally or intentionally accessed by someone they were not intended for, the participant's identity remains protected. Storing records in a locked cabinet could still potentially result in unauthorized access, and relying on the researcher's right to privacy may not be enough to protect participants in legal proceedings. Not doing research on these populations is not always feasible or ethical.

Researchers Can Best Protect the Identity of Participants Whose Disclosure