Special contexts and additional considerations

While standard data management principles apply across all social science research, certain types of data introduce distinct ethical, technical, and legal challenges. Factors such as how data were originally gathered, how secondary permissions are structured, and whether data are real or artificially generated require adapted workflows.

This section highlights key considerations for specific data types and collection methods. Rather than replacing core data stewardship practices, these guidelines explain how data preparation, licensing, consent frameworks, and documentation standards adapt when working with these data sources.

Foundations of research data management

Planning and governing research data

Legal and ethical responsibilities

Managing data during the project

Preparing data for sharing and reuse