Changes to the e-consent settings were launched in the most recent REDCap upgrade to version 14.6.9. 

Summary of Changes

  • The E-Consent Framework and PDF Auto-Archiver settings were removed from the Survey Settings component.
  • The PDF Auto-Archiver feature was deprecated and replaced by a new feature, PDF Snapshots.
  • A new component was introduced, E-consent & PDF Snapshots, which contains the settings for the E-Consent Framework and PDF Snapshot settings.
  • We are working on getting our new templates uploaded to the REDCap Instrument Library. For now, download templates from the wiki or start your project with one of the e-consent projects.

Projects in Production with an E-Consent Survey

Study teams don't need to do anything. The E-Consent Framework and Auto-Archiver settings have been automatically migrated to the new component.

Projects in Development Setting Up an E-Consent Survey

  • If the builder/point person has already enabled the E-Consent Framework or Auto-Archiver in the Survey Settings component, these settings have been automatically migrated to the new component.
  • If the builder/point person has already downloaded an e-consent template and is working through the instructions on setting up e-consent, they should use the new component to enable E-Consent Framework settings or PDF Snapshot settings.
  • If the builder/point person has not started setting up their project to use e-consent, start by reviewing the instructions in the REDCap wiki and then download a template from the wiki.

Updated Resources

Along with these changes the REDCap Team has updated or is planning to update the following resources.

  • The wiki section that covers e-consent has been revised.
  • There are new e-consent templates for an Information Sheet, an Information Sheet and Authorization, and a Research Consent and Authorization and its accompanying Consent Attestation.
    • These are available via the wiki and in the project templates.
  • Upcoming Updates (by the start of November, 2024)
    • New training videos.
    • The new templates will be added to the REDCap Instrument Library.
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