The NIH Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens follows a broader federal trend toward tightening physical and operational controls on sensitive personal data, especially in light of DOJ’s bulk-data rule and federal concerns about unauthorized foreign access. This webinar introduces the policy’s rationale, situates it within NIH’s existing data and research-governance framework, and outlines the safeguards NIH now expects from institutions handling human specimens. Learners will gain a grounded understanding of what the policy covers, why it emerged, and what early steps they should consider.
Release Date: April 30, 2026
Language Availability: English
Suggested Audiences: Biobank Managers, Biorepository Managers, Biosafety Officers, Compliance Officers, Embryologists, Export Compliance Officers, Export Control Attorneys, Fertility Clinics, General Counsel, Grant Administrators, HIPAA Professionals, Institutional Officials, IRB Members and Administrators, IVF Clinic Directors, Principal Investigators (PIs), Reproductive Medicine Professionals, Research Coordinators
Organizational Subscription Price: Included as part of an annual subscription to our All Access Webinar Package
Independent Learner Price: $49 per person
