410 ILCS 201/25
The Department may enter into contracts with individuals, corporations, hospitals, universities, not-for-profit corporations, governmental entities, or other organizations whereby such individuals, organizations, or agencies agree to provide assistance in the compilation of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Registry or to conduct research on behalf of the Department consistent with the purposes of this Act. The Director shall adopt rules governing such contracts, which shall include: (i) requirements for a written protocol outlining the purpose and public benefit of the research; (ii) the description, methods, and projected results of the research; (iii) peer review by other scientists; (iv) the methods and facilities to protect the confidentiality of the data; and (v) the qualifications of the researcher proposing to undertake the research.
410 ILCS 201/25