Success in implementing a trial is contingent on careful practical considerations of a variety of factors. This section delves into regulatory compliance, health and safety, accessibility and inclusivity, data management, and security and privacy measures to ensure a comprehensive approach to trial execution. A comprehensive understanding of these elements is crucial for effective planning and execution.
Questions and prompts
Within your trial plan, it will be useful to detail the following:
Compliance: how will you ensure compliance with relevant regulations, legislation, and standards?
Identify regulatory and legal requirements applicable to your technology and trial.
Outline measures to ensure compliance throughout the trial.
Determine processes required for the solution's deployment.
Check with infrastructure owners or programme partners for specific requirements.
Health and safety: are there any health and safety considerations that are needed prior to deployment?
Identify potential hazards associated with the trial by considering both physical and operational risks.
Ensure that the technology is designed and implemented with user safety in mind.
If necessary, develop and communicate clear emergency procedures in case of accidents or unforeseen events.
Ensure that all equipment used in the trial meets safety standards.
Accessibility and inclusivity: have you considered how your solution will be accessible and inclusive to a wide variety of users?
Ensure that the solution complies with relevant accessibility standards and criteria.
Ensure that content presented through the trial is inclusive and representative of diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds.
Data management: How will you manage and secure the data generated during the trial?
Establish data collection and storage protocols.
Outline data sharing agreements, compliances, ethics, and regulations.
Develop plans for responsible data management and protection, ensuring GDPR compliance.
Address privacy and security considerations.
Security and Privacy: What security and privacy considerations are relevant to the trial environment, and how will you address them?
Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Implement measures to protect user privacy and data.
Establish protocols for notifying users of data collection and use.
Assess if collected data includes personal or sensitive information
Working with Network Rail, you may need to complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), - please check if this will be a requirement with the Network Rail team
You will need to complete National Operating Procedure document (NOPS)
Useful resources
The following external resources may be useful in adding rigour to your trial proposal: