Talking Trials 0.1 Information & Terms

Thank you for taking an interest in our research. This agreement protects personal data and
confidential information on behalf of Columba Network Ltd and yourself.

Project Title: Talking Trials 0.1
Principal Researcher: James Darios, Research Lead, Columba Ltd.

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DEFINITIONS
Columba Network Ltd. - Sponsor of the study and data controller
Talking Trials - Name of the concept being tested. Private 1:1 professional peer matching
Peer conversation - a 1:1 conversation you have with an industry peer that you will have been
matched with and agreed to have a virtual meeting with
Follow-up discussion - depth interview with Columba researcher to discuss your experience(s)
upon completion of any peer conversation.

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INTRODUCTION
You are being asked to participate in a research study which will match and connect you with an industry peer to discuss common professional challenges and share general learnings and / or experiences.This study has been developed by Columba Ltd. who will only use information / data collected to improve Talking Trials. Before agreeing to take part, it is important that you read this document in full and understand the provided explanation of the research study.
 

PURPOSE
Under no circumstances will any attempt be made to sell anything to you during the study. The sole purpose of the research is to gather open and honest feedback relating to your entire experience applying, matching and conversation(s) with like minded peers.
There is no time limit to your peer conversations.

PROCEDURE
Upon completion of any peer conversation, Columba will request for a follow up call to discuss how the conversation went for the purposes of understanding how to further improve the experience. Conversations will not be recorded.

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may decide not to participate, or you may withdraw from the study at any time. In either event, your information and data collected will also be deleted from the research study.

COMPENSATION FOR PARTICIPATION
There will be no compensation for your participation in this study.

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VIDEO / AUDIO / DATA CAPTURE
Conversations will not be recorded.

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DATA PROCESSING
Any of your personal data that you choose to provide to us during this study will be processed in accordance with the data Protection Act 2018 / General Data Protection Regulation.
If you have any questions regarding your data please contact james@columba.uk.

By taking part in the arranged peer conversation, you agree and consent to the following:

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• You agree to treat all information shown and described to you during the research activity as confidential, and undertake not to divulge it to any third party, at any time. This includes not taking screenshots or screen recordings of your own.

• I voluntarily confirm that I am willing to take part in this research, having been informed of all aspects of the project that are relevant to inform my decision of participation.

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Signed on behalf of Columba Network Ltd

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James Darios