Tohono O'odham Nation Research Code — Resolution 13-165
Tohono O'odham Nation · 17 Tohono O'odham Code ch. 8 (Resolution No. 13-165, May 23, 2013)
Tohono O'odham Nation's research code establishes a tribal IRB with sole authority to control publication of all research, disclosures, and findings on tribal land. Vests ownership of all research-derived work product and copyrights — including AI/data products — with the Nation.
Technical detail
Resolution No. 13-165 (May 23, 2013), codified at 17 Tohono O'odham Code ch. 8 (Research Code), establishes the Tohono O'odham Nation IRB with sole authority to control publication of all research, disclosures, and findings concerning the Nation; vests ownership of all research-derived work product (including data and copyrights) with the Nation. Applies to any AI/data project using Tohono O'odham data or operating on tribal land.
Who is protected: Tohono O'odham Nation, its members, and tribal data and cultural knowledge
Who must comply: Researchers, AI developers, and data collectors working with Tohono O'odham data or on tribal land
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Tohono O'odham Nation |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Stronger protection |
| Effective date | 2013-05-23 |
| Enacted | 2013-05-23 |
| Citation | 17 Tohono O'odham Code ch. 8 (Resolution No. 13-165, May 23, 2013) |
| Enforced by | Tohono O'odham Nation IRB |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Per Code enforcement provisions; civil action by the Nation |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · AI disclosure and transparency · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Tohono O'odham Nation IRB — Research Code ↗ |
Related consumer data privacy rules elsewhere
- Vermont Data Broker Law (H.211) · Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Chatrie v. United States (Fourth Amendment protection for lo · Blocked / in litigation
- House Bill 2512 — Banning surveillance pricing by rideshare · Proposed / pending
- Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) (H.R. 7757) · Proposed / pending
- Maine LD 61 (employer surveillance disclosure & prohibition) · In effect
- Washington SHB 1672 (employee monitoring notice, ADS restrictions, emotion AI ban) · In effect
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