Regulatory framework and ethical aspects for research data
Good management of research data is fundamental to scientific quality, the integrity of research and good research practices. Community based recommendations for implementing the FAIR principles are central in this context.
The handling of data is also regulated by a legal framework. Uppsala University is usually the principal manager of the research data produced at the university headquarters and is responsible for ensuring that the data and related documentation are handled in accordance with the legislation governing the activities of the authority. See the University's information on legal aspects for specific areas of research.
Research data as official documents
The principle of public access to information, confidentiality and archiving
Handling personal data
The legal framework concerning personal data in research
Legal aspects are also important for research projects carried out in collaboration with other higher education institutions and external stakeholders. Agreements should regulate matters relating ownership and responsibility for research data. Before starting data collection, it is also important that the necessary permissions are in place, see Planning data management for more information on agreements and permissions.
The management of data should also follow good research practice, see the University's information on research ethics for guidance and support functions for the ethical aspects of research.
Good documentation of data provides better conditions to meet the requirements of regulations and to follow good research practice. See: Document and organize data.