Mechanisms to Protect the Confidentiality of the Data on Individual Participants. If there is any need to reveal participant's identities, written consent should also be obtained before releasing aggregate data. Evidence of Efforts to Evaluate the Program Periodically In Relation To Objectives. Evaluation is a judgment about the program and its effectiveness in identifying and reducing health risk. It assesses the extent to which the program objectives have been met, for example, to observe whether the program has had an effect on the lifestyle of the participants.
Evaluation also implies a review of program objectives in light of research in the field.
There should be a plan for periodic evaluation, communication of the results, and action based thereon.