Legal and contractual requirements

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Navigating compliance and data protection frameworks

Managing research data legally involves balancing open research practices with the duty to protect participants, respect intellectual property, and meet contractual obligations. Data protection legislation, such as the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, does not prevent data sharing, provided appropriate safeguards are in place.

This section covers key legal and contractual considerations across the research lifecycle.

Confidentiality obligations
Data protection legislation (UK GDPR, DPA 2018)
Other legislations
Data protection regulations and sharing research data
Third-party data use
Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Ownership and copyright responsibilities