For users participating in research studies through the Oura Research App, the Research Agreement with the Research Sponsor controls over the main Terms of Use in case of conflict; during study data blinding periods, users may not have access to their own health data even though the device continues collecting it, and data protection rights relating to research data must be directed to the Research Sponsor.
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This provision establishes that research participants may have restricted access to their own biometric data during study periods, that the governing agreement and data rights framework shifts to the Research Sponsor under a separate Research Agreement, and that data protection rights must be directed to the Research Sponsor rather than Oura during study participation.
Interpretive note: The allocation of data controller responsibilities between Oura and Research Sponsors, and the enforceability of data blinding restrictions against non-waivable statutory data subject rights, depends on applicable law and the specific terms of each Research Agreement.
Under these terms, research participants using the Oura Research App agree that the Research Agreement governs their participation and data rights in priority over the main Terms of Use, and acknowledge that they may not be able to access their own collected health data during blinded study phases. The agreement directs data protection right inquiries (including rights under GDPR) to the Research Sponsor as identified in the Informed Consent Form.
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Compare across platforms →"TO THE EXTENT OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE RESEARCH AGREEMENT AND THIS AGREEMENT, THE RESEARCH AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL. A Study may involve data blinding or other protocol-based restrictions. During a blinded period, you may not be able to access certain personal data, scores, or insights in the Oura Apps, even though your Oura Ring continues to collect sensor data. The Research Agreement will describe whether and when access to such data will be restored, and any other conditions that apply. If you choose to voluntarily participate in a Study through the Oura Research App, questions regarding the Research Agreement, Study protocol, use of research data, or the exercise of data protection rights relating to research data should be directed to the Research Sponsor as identified in the ICF.Excerpt from Oura's Terms of Service
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This provision establishes that research participants may have restricted access to their own biometric data during study periods, that the governing agreement and data rights framework shifts to the Research Sponsor under a separate Research Agreement, and that data protection rights must be directed to the Research Sponsor rather than Oura during study participation.
Under these terms, research participants using the Oura Research App agree that the Research Agreement governs their participation and data rights in priority over the main Terms of Use, and acknowledge that they may not be able to access their own collected health data during blinded study phases. The agreement directs data protection right inquiries (including rights under GDPR) to …
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