The server performs no other tasks nor is it utilized for any other purpose. During collection the data are maintained as confidential via a nine-digit alphanumeric code used for tracking purposes. Names are maintained separate from the data at all times. The nine-digit code is purposely excluded during data import. Therefore, once the data are acquired for analysis they are anonymous.
Participation is explained in a cover letter as voluntary and confidential.
No data are included in this report. The list of passwords with completed surveys is then matched to names on an entirely separate system. For the paper surveys, we log the receipt of the surveys as we extract them from the return envelopes. Similar to the web report, we take the log of received surveys and match that number to the respondent's name on an entirely separate system. Respondent's names, passwords and data are never together.