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Unauthorized Persons

Individuals not authorized to access Sensitive Unclassified Information.

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undue influence

Undue influence refers to the use of persuasion, authority figures, or the offer of an excessive or inappropriate reward or other overture in order to obtain…

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Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is the official identifier for doing business with the U.S. Government as of April 4, 2022. Entities registering in SAM.gov are…

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91̽»¨ (UW) Employee

For purposes of the Technology Control Plan, all faculty, librarians, academic personnel, professional or classified staff. It does not include students, visitors, or outside parties.

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91̽»¨ (UW) Student

As defined by WAC 478-140-015, a person who is or has been admitted or is or has been officially registered in courses at the University of…

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URL

Uniform Resource Locator (i.e., website address)

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USACE

United States Army Corps of Engineers (sponsor)

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USDA

United States Department of Agriculture (sponsor)

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USG

United States Government

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USGS

United States Geological Survey

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UW

91̽»¨, with Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses

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91̽»¨Employee or Agent (Intellectual Property)

An individual that was an employee of the University at the time that individual created IP within the meaning of EO36; and any individual that is…

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UWMC

91̽»¨ Medical Center

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UWP

91̽»¨ Physicians

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VA

Veterans Administration Review information: Proposal submission to Veterans Affairs Affiliated and Collaborating Institutions – Veterans Affairs of Puget Sound

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VAPSHCS

Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System

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vulnerable populations

Groups of subjects who may be at higher risk for effects of undue influence or coercion on their decision about whether to participate in a research…

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WAC

Washington Administrative Code

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waiver of consent

According to federal regulations, researchers may not involve a human being as a subject in research unless they have obtained the “legally effective informed consent of…

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waiver of documentation of consent

Federal regulations require a researcher to document that the research participants have provided informed consent. This is typically accomplished by signing a consent form. However, the…

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