This document discusses the opportunities and risks associated with using real-time data access during clinical trials. It examines how real-time data can enhance patient safety, strengthen quality, and accelerate timelines by allowing drug developers to review data shortly after collection and make faster decisions. However, it also notes risks like unintentionally unblinding trials or introducing bias if not properly controlled. The document provides guidelines for granting access based on roles and recommends only giving access to pre-treatment data rather than on-treatment data to most roles. It emphasizes the need for protocols outlining how real-time data will be used and establishing firewalls to mitigate risks while enabling the benefits of real-time data reviews.