Research data management
How you manage your research data is an important part of your research project, especially when handling personal data. This guide provides an overview of key aspects of research data management.
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Topics
Data Management Plan (DMP)
It is expected that a plan is created in advance that describes which data will be collected in the project and how this data will be managed.Legal basis and information letter
Processing personal data in the project requires a legal basis. Participants must be informed about the project.
Notifying data processing
Planned processing of personal data must be notified to Sikt using a designated form, so they can assess the project before it begins.Data collection and analysis
Data/personal information, changes, and breaches in the ongoing project must be managed according to established procedures.
Relevant laws, regulations, and guidance
- The Personal Data Act of 15 June 2018
- The Intellectual Property Act of 15 June 2018
- The Health Register Act of 20 June 2014
- The Health Research Act of 20 June 2008
- The Biotechnology Act of 5 December 2003
- The Research Ethics Act of 28 April 2017
- The Universities and Colleges Act of 1 April 2005
- Regulations on the processing of personal data
- National strategy for making available and sharing research data
- EU "Open Science"
- VID Guidelines for storage and sharing of research data
- Research Council of Norway Policy on Open Access
- Research ethics
- The Research Ethics Library: The Research Ethics Library is an online resource for research ethics education developed by the Norwegian National Research Ethics Committees.
Contact
forskningsdatahandtering@vid.no
The Research Data Management Team answers questions and provides advice on the management of research data and processing personal data in research projects at VID. We also offer courses and training. Follow VID's arrangements calendar for upcoming courses or contact us to arrange courses or training for your research group, supervisors etc.
