Properly storing data is a way to safeguard your research investment.
What you need to know about storing data:
- What is the nature of the data you are storing? Does it contain Health Information?
- Do you need to collaborate with Researchers at other institutions?
- How large are the files that you plan to store?
Please read the University Guidelines and Procedures on Network Security and Management
Security Recommendations for:
Researchers should be aware of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans mainly Chapter 5 on Privacy and Confidentiality.
Important Articles from TCPS 2014 for Safeguarding Information
- Article 5.3
- Article 5.4
