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  2. IRB VERBAL CONSENT FORM
    1. Study # 000341

APPENDIX B:

Script for Obtaining Verbal Informed Consent Information to Consider Before Taking Part in this Research Study **Title: Digital Identity: A Human Centered Risk Awareness Study **

Study # 000341

Overview: You are being asked to take part in a research study. The information in this document should help you to decide if you would like to participate. The sections in this Overview provide the basic information about the study. More detailed information is provided in the remainder of the document.

Study Staff: This study is being led by Toufic “Tom” Chebib who is a Doctor of Business Administration candidate at the University of South Florida. This person is called the Principal Investigator. Other approved research staff may act on behalf of the Principal Investigator.

Study Details: This Interview study is being conducted at a public location (Coffee shop, public library, or virtually) and is supported/sponsored by Doctor of Business Administration program at the University of South Florida, Muma College of Business. The purpose of the Interview/study is to explore the level of awareness of people with regards to the risks that come with their digital interactions in order to try to figure out why. The time commitment is around 30 minutes.

Participants: You are being asked to take part because you fit the profile of people targeted by the study. Individuals between the age of 55 and 75 with no career background in IT.

Voluntary Participation: Your participation is voluntary. You do not have to participate and may stop your participation at any time. There will be no penalties or loss of benefits or opportunities if you do not participate or decide to stop once you start.

Benefits, Compensation, and Risk: We do not know if you will receive any benefit from your participation. There is no cost to participate.. This research is considered minimal risk. Minimal risk means that study risks are the same as the risks you face in daily life.

Confidentiality: Even if we publish the findings from this study, we will keep your study information private and confidential. Anyone with the authority to look at your records must keep them confidential.

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about this study, call Tom Chebib at (919)809-9686. If you have questions about your rights, complaints, or issues as a person taking part in this study, call the USF IRB at (813) 974-5638 or contact the IRB by email at [email protected].

Would you like to participate in this study? Yes/No (Verbal)

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