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Atlantic Research and Field Services
Our Standards

Our Standards

Atlantic Research and Field Services is committed to responsible, accurate and professional research practices. Our standards support privacy, accessibility, ethical data collection, quality assurance and respectful engagement.

Professional Research Standards

These areas form the framework for ARFS policies and procedures. Detailed public policies will be linked here as they are completed.

Privacy & Data Protection
ARFS is committed to protecting personal and confidential information through responsible collection, use, storage and disposal. Our Privacy and Data Protection Policy sets out these commitments and explains how to raise a privacy question or concern.

Read our Privacy and Data Protection Policy (PDF)
Research Ethics
Our research approach is built around informed participation, confidentiality, respectful engagement and responsible collection of information.

Read our Research Ethics Policy (PDF)
Accessibility
We aim to make our research activities and communications accessible and to consider participant needs when designing and delivering projects.

Read our Accessibility Policy (PDF)
Diversity & Inclusion
ARFS values respectful engagement with people and communities from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Read our Diversity and Inclusion Policy (PDF)
Quality Assurance
ARFS works closely with each client to agree on quality expectations, methods and deliverables. Clear instructions, ongoing checks and a final review support accurate, consistent work that meets the agreed project requirements.

Read our Quality Assurance Policy (PDF)
Professional Conduct
ARFS expects professional, respectful and confidential conduct from employees, contractors and field research partners working on our projects.

Read our Professional Conduct Policy (PDF)

Policies and supporting documents

Detailed policies and supporting documents will be added as the ARFS governance and government-contract readiness program is completed.

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