Effective November 8, 2026
Applicant Privacy Notice
This notice explains how Honolulu Focus Group handles information submitted by people who apply for a research opportunity.
Information we collect
We collect the information you choose to provide in the application, including your name, contact details, location, availability, demographic range, employment or industry background, prior research or jury experience, and optional accommodation information. We also receive basic technical information needed for the website and database to function securely. We do not intentionally collect case strategy, privileged communications, government identification numbers, financial account details, or payment card information through this application.
How we use it
We use application information to review potential participants, assemble a balanced research group, contact applicants, confirm attendance, support reasonable participation needs, prevent duplicate or fraudulent submissions, operate and secure the application system, and meet legal or operational obligations. Questionnaire responses require human review; this site does not make automatic eligibility decisions.
Who may receive it
Access is limited to authorized recruitment personnel and members of the legal research team who need the information for participant selection and session administration. Technical service providers may process information only as needed to host and secure the site and database. We do not sell applicant information or publish applicant identities.
Confidential project information
The public website does not identify a confidential case, party, or sponsoring law firm. Applicants should not submit confidential case information or speculate about a project’s identity. Selected participants may receive additional disclosures and confidentiality instructions before participating.
Storage and retention
Applications are stored in a restricted database. Public website visitors cannot browse submitted applications. We retain application information only for as long as reasonably needed for recruitment, session administration, recordkeeping, dispute prevention, and applicable legal obligations, after which it should be deleted or de-identified.
Your choices
Optional fields are identified in the application. You may stop before submitting. After submission, you may ask the authorized recruiter who contacts you to correct or withdraw your application, subject to information that must be retained for legal or security reasons. Do not submit information about another person or a child.
Security
We use access restrictions, encrypted connections, and a database configured to deny public reading of applicant records. No online system can guarantee absolute security, so please provide only the information requested.
Updates
We may update this notice if the recruitment process or legal requirements change. The effective date above identifies the current version.