Have I completed all of the requirements for access to IRP confidential data?

Reference the following list as you complete the requirements for data access. Please keep in mind that some requirements are completed on an annual basis, and some of the items may not apply to you (for example: some projects do not require IRB approval, and some individuals will not need technical Silo access)

You must have a SSCC member agency account to access Silo.  (If you’re requesting a new account SSCC staff will contact you with activation instructions). Note that SSCC lab accounts cannot be used for Silo access.

Your project(s) must have all required state agency approvals

If working on a project(s) that is considered human subjects research:

• If you are a UW personnel member, you must be listed on the Study Team for the approved IRB protocol for project(s)
• If you are a non-UW project personnel member, be aware that there may be additional steps to take at your institution and/or at the UW-Madison
• You must have up-to-date certification of UW online human subjects training (or home institution training if non-UW personnel). Check your UW training status and expiration date using this lookup tool.
• If you are a UW personnel member, you must have completed an Outside Activities Report for the current year

IRP Data Security Training is required.  You must have read the online Data Security Manual, with the understanding that IRP data security training is renewed annually for continued access.

If you are already an SSCC Silo user:

• You must complete this year’s UW HIPAA Training Requirement. Check your training status using this lookup tool. Non-UW collaborators: HIPAA training provided by your home institution will suffice. If a HIPAA training course is not available to you at your institution, you should take the external version of the UW course.

If you will be accessing SSCC Silo for the first time:

• You must complete this year’s UW HIPAA Training Requirement. Check your training status using this lookup tool. Non-UW collaborators: HIPAA training provided by your home institution will suffice. If a HIPAA training course is not available to you at your institution, you should take the external version of the UW course.
• You must read the Using Silo documentation
• You must complete the SSCC Silo Access Agreement (SSCC’s online user agreement)
• You must change your SSCC account password to a new one, which is at least 14 characters long
• You should download Citrix Workspace and Duo and test your 2-factor authentication at the Silo login (see the Using Silo documentation above for more info).