You are analyzing privately held letters and e-mails from now-deceased American soldiers stationed in Afghanistan written to their romantic partners that the partners have kept. Will you need to get informed consent for this research?
A) Yes, you would need to get informed consent from the romantic partner.
B) Yes, you would need to get informed consent from the U.S. military in case there is anything that could hurt the U.S. position in Afghanistan.
C) No, you would not need to get informed consent but you will need to get IRB approval.
D) No, you would not need to get either informed consent or IRB approval.

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Since the letters and emails are private and were kept by the romantic partners, you would need to obtain informed consent from them to use these materials for research.

You Are Analyzing Privately Held Letters and E-Mails from Now-Deceased