Dear AnVIL Community,

Please find below details for two upcoming NIH webinars that will overview NIH-controlled access data and the GDS Policy. These webinars are hosted by the NIH Office of the Chief Information Officer. These sessions will be recorded.

2026 Extramural Community Days: Securing NIH Controlled-Access Data Webinar 

Description: NIH invites the extramural research community to attend a two-part virtual event on security expectations and best practices for protecting NIH controlled-access data.

• Updates from NOT-OD-25-159
• Alignment with NIST SP 800-171
• NIH Security Best Practices
• Identity Proofing requirements
• Live Q&A

Link to Webinar 1 – Monday April 13^th 1pm-2pm ET: https://grants.nih.gov/news-events/calendar-of-events/69c57fe362b65ebda902e3e2

Link to Webinar 2 – Tuesday April 14^th 3pm-4pm ET: https://grants.nih.gov/news-events/calendar-of-events/69c582081417ace4a30cf0f2

American Sign Language interpreting services are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate should contact the NIH Interpreting Office at nih@ainterpreting.com or Brian Braxton at brian.braxton@nih.gov.  Requests should be made at least five business days in advance to ensure interpreter availability.