Biobanks and research: Consent issues and legal development in Norway Distinction between different types of research, involving –The human body ( traditional informed consent requirements) –Human biological material (consent requirements depending on anonymous or non-anonymous status) –Data (consent requirements according to data security) Crypted Hidden identity Open identity From absolute to more flexible and open consent requirements, depending on the nature of the research From very specific to broader consent forms Inclusion of vulnerable groups (incompetence) in all types of research Research in clinical emergency situations allowed by law
{}