Ethical issues
Ethical issues in research data management revolve around ensuring data integrity, respecting participant rights, and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Key considerations include informed consent, data anonymity and confidentiality, and the responsible use and sharing of sensitive data.
Copyright intellectual property
Research data management, raw data itself is generally not copyrightable as it's considered factual information. However, creative elements like the arrangement, selection, or organization of data within a database, chart, or other presentation may be protected by copyright. Data licensing, such as Creative Commons licenses or Open Data Commons Licenses, is also crucial for managing the use and reuse of research data.
- Copyrightability of data includes raw data, databases, presentations of data;
- Intellectual property and data includes patents, trade secrets, contracts, data protection laws;
- Data licensing includes Creative Commons licenses, open data commons licenses;
- Data management plans.
Privacy issues
Research data management faces numerous privacy challenges including risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and misuse of information. Compliance with relevant privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA is crucial when handling personal or health-related data.
Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
IRB address, particularly when involving human subjects. These issues include data privacy, confidentiality, and potential risks associated with data breaches or misuse. IRBs ensure informed consent, appropriate data storage and sharing practices, and protect against unauthorized access. Contact Central Michigan University Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
