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The caDSR database and tools do not require any personally identifiable information to view content. Login credentials are required for access to change edit/create caDSR content. This facilitates user training, content audits and data integrity maintenance.   While a user may enter personal information into description fields, it is removed when found and the author contacted. caDSR content is freely accessible to everyone. This facilitates user training, content audits and data integrity maintenance.

Electronic inquires about caDSR content created by an authorized user require Electronic inquiries require an E-mail address to reply as needed. Unless , and thus anyone with an account is required to provide an email address. Unless otherwise required by statute, user identities are not solicited or stored.

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Requests to send cookies from caDSR Tools are not designed to collect personal information, only information for the browser "session." The cookie facilitates using dynamic features of these tools. The cookie and session information will be are destroyed automatically shortly after the browser closes — it is the session information is not permanently stored.

To ensure privacy, close the web browser completely after finishing the session. If you are concerned about the potential use of information gathered from your computer by cookies, you can set your browser to prompt you before it accepts a cookie. Most Internet browsers have settings to identify and/or reject cookies.

Questions about caDSR privacy policies should be sent to the NCI CBIIT Help Desk.