My institution has a data protection policy and a research data support service for researchers. I was not aware of this support service until I looked into it today. The data protection policy includes definitions of terms included in this module, background information and context and scope. It is helpful as a resource as a; good starting point, a resource for discussions with students looking to begin research projects or a reminder to those who already consider such issues as it is very through and detailed.

My institution has a research data policy that focuses on sharing data. To this end, data management plans are encouraged to be created as early as practically possible, considering any costs associated with making the data accessible for at least 10 years. After data collection, sharing the data with as few restrictions to access as practical is expected, either in funder mandated or discipline-specific depositories. It's good to see my university supports data sharing! There are a few helpful details provided, also, such as costs associated with specific amounts of storage requirements. More guides/tools would definitely be appreciated though for those just getting into research, like myself.

University of Cambridge policy is available online: https://www.data.cam.ac.uk/university-policy. 

It is very supportive of data sharing, while also recognising necessary restrictions (e.g. for ethical reasons, intellectual property, etc). As well as outlining principles, it states the responsibilities of the University and of Staff/students. 

I think it's helpful, but then I work in this field, so I may be biased!

Yes. The University of South Florida, as a top tier research institution has both, individual and collective data and research policies.

I did find a "code for good scientific conduct", which includes how to perform clinical trials, patient data protection, patient informed consent, in my institution. I also found an open access policy document, which I was not aware. I am wondering whether the research data policy is expected as an independent document, publically available (which make sense!). Is it meant for the researchers (workers) or/and for the general public?

My research center has a data protection delegate that depends on the public administration.

University College Dublin has a very large data management policy with many specific areas applying to different data types. Of course, everything must also correspond with public data protection such as GDPR. UCD also runs a 10 credit module specifically for postgraduates called Research Data Management where they talk about the pros and cons of the area. May consider taking in the future.

My institution has an information security policy.  This covers many aspects of our organisation and work:

• Supporter and Customer records, including any payment card details.

• Staff records.

• Business information.
  

• Scientific and research data.

The University of Cambridge has a Research Data Management Policy that defines the principles of data management as well as the responsibilities and rights of both the institution and the individual. It encourages all researchers to generate a data management plan before gathering data in order to minimise legal and ethical issues that may arise in the future with regards to data sharing and intellectual property. The University also encourages all researchers to make research data underpinning publications as widely available and easily accessible as possible (within funders' limits) by using repositories so as to promote open and honest research, as well as foster collaborations. I think the policy itself is useful, but I still need more guidance as to what constitutes a research data management plan.

My institution, UCD, provides a comprehensive data policy online as swell as periodically running courses to help researchers better understand the concepts and policies that affect their work. It clearly lays out what is considered data and who is responsible for it and what is expected of them. It describes the steps that should be taken to protect the data and for storage and archiving/sharing through repositories. Through the library, the university also offers assistance in writing up Data management plans so that researchers can be sure to comply with all of these practices from the very start of their projects.

My institution, UCD, provides a comprehensive data policy online as swell as periodically running courses to help researchers better understand the concepts and policies that affect their work. It clearly lays out what is considered data and who is responsible for it and what is expected of them. It describes the steps that should be taken to protect the data and for storage and archiving/sharing through repositories. Through the library, the university also offers assistance in writing up Data management plans so that researchers can be sure to comply with all of these practices from the very start of their projects.

My institution, UCD, provides a comprehensive data policy online as swell as periodically running courses to help researchers better understand the concepts and policies that affect their work. It clearly lays out what is considered data and who is responsible for it and what is expected of them. It describes the steps that should be taken to protect the data and for storage and archiving/sharing through repositories. Through the library, the university also offers assistance in writing up Data management plans so that researchers can be sure to comply with all of these practices from the very start of their projects.

I have been informed a lot by posts from other UCD students (including Ciara Lynch and Deirdre Winrow) in this forum about the data management policies and further opportunities for learning within my institution, UCD. I was previously aware of GDPR I also found out further information on the Health Research Regulations (HRR) in Ireland and some useful tips on securing cloud based environments.

Yes. It has very detailed information for each stage of the research process, and the site is extremely easy to navigate. There is also one-to-one support available and contact details for a designated data manager.

The truth, so far, about my work has consisted of programming, the generation and the sharing of code, and this has been done with a GPL style license.So I really do not know if our university has some defined policies in this regard. But I will investigate and I will let you know in any case. I find it very interesting that we can share the data using these really open schemes and, being the nature of knowledge that is generated in a open university, I am sure that the policies in our institution manage  this regard aligned with the initiatives we are studying in this course.

My institution does not have a research data policy. Its great platform for me to know about research data policy here.

My University has an Open Access Policy that also refers to data management. We have Guidelines for the management of research data. The Library and the Research and Innovation Unit have a Research data mangement Group providing training and address questions regarding data management in Research Projects. I am interested to know where the Resource group for data management is in your organisation.

My University has a Research Data Management Policy. It's described as an aspirational policy:

https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/about/policies-and-regulations/research-data-policy

Various training options and support are available to researchers.

My institution has a data protection policy and a Data Protection Delegate. Besides, management of all personal data related to biomedical research has to comply with the Law on Biomedical Research which establishes an informed consent linked to a concrete research project. An Agreement of transfer of human tissue and/or samples and a Document of simple donation are also compulsory.  

All personal data management activities have to be registered upon the Data Protection Delegate before the beginning of the project and the preferred method of data anonymization stated.

My university has guidelines for data protection and management that focus on security and retention of data. They outline the types of research data that may be collected . They advise that security, responsibility and storage of data should be managed by the PI or researcher but do not give suggestions on how this may be managed.