Access management

Research is often done by a team of researchers and sometimes students are also involved. Access management enables controlled sharing of data and collaboration among researchers. By implementing appropriate access controls, researchers can collaborate more effectively while still protecting the confidentiality and integrity of the data.

Secure storage

Access management for personal and/or sensitive data is crucial for ensuring the integrity (by preventing unauthorized tampering, deletion, or modification) and security of sensitive information. To make sure that the data is stored in a secure way you should make use of the storage possibilities that the UG offers. 

Access control

It's important to have a clear access control protocol about who can access what kind of data, under what circumstances, and for what purposes. Make sure that only the necessary people have the right kind of access (e.g. read/write) to the personal data, and remove their access when they no longer need it (e.g. when someone leaves the research project).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities should also be specified, e.g. who is responsible for guarding access to the data on both the short and the long term. Make people aware of the confidential nature of the data. Tell them what to do in case of a data leak.

Agreements

Establish data-sharing agreements or contracts with collaborators, partners, or third-party entities to formalize the terms and conditions of data access, usage, and confidentiality. Clearly outline rights, responsibilities, and restrictions regarding data handling and sharing.