178 · Representative Documents: Data Retention Policies
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Research Data: Ownership, Retention and Access
http://www.research.northwestern.edu/policies/documents/research_data.pdf
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RESEARCH DATA: OWNERSHIP, RETENTION AND ACCESS
Policy Statement
Individual researchers and the University have rights and responsibilities with respect to research
data. This Policy describes the basis of data ownership and the standards for the collection and
retention of data, in addition to requirements for data access. This Policy also provides guidance
with respect to transfer of research data in the event a researcher leaves Northwestern University.
Reason for Policy/Purpose
This Policy assures that research data are appropriately recorded and archived, and available for
review under appropriate circumstances.
Table of Contents Page #
Policy Statement…………………………………………………………………………… 1
Reason for Policy/Purpose………………………………………………………………….1
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………...1
Who Approved This Policy………………………………………………………….…….. 2
Who Needs to Know This Policy…………………………………………………………...2
Website Address for This Policy……………………………………………….………….. 2
Contacts……………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Definitions…………………………………………………………………………............. 2
Policy/Procedures………………………………………….………………………………. 3
1.0 Ownership and Responsibilities…………………..…. ………………………......3
2.0 Data Retention………………….………………………………………………... 4
3.0 Transfer in the Event a Researcher Leaves Northwestern..……………………… 5
Forms/Instructions………………………………………………………..………………... 5
Appendices………..…………………………………………………….…………….…….5
Related Information…………………………………………………….………………….. 5
History/Revision Dates……………………………………………….……………............. 5
Responsible University Official:
Vice President for Research
Responsible Offices: Office for Sponsored
Research Office for Research Integrity
Origination Date: December 18, 2012
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Research Data: Ownership, Retention and Access
http://www.research.northwestern.edu/policies/documents/research_data.pdf
Page 1
RESEARCH DATA: OWNERSHIP, RETENTION AND ACCESS
Policy Statement
Individual researchers and the University have rights and responsibilities with respect to research
data. This Policy describes the basis of data ownership and the standards for the collection and
retention of data, in addition to requirements for data access. This Policy also provides guidance
with respect to transfer of research data in the event a researcher leaves Northwestern University.
Reason for Policy/Purpose
This Policy assures that research data are appropriately recorded and archived, and available for
review under appropriate circumstances.
Table of Contents Page #
Policy Statement…………………………………………………………………………… 1
Reason for Policy/Purpose………………………………………………………………….1
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………...1
Who Approved This Policy………………………………………………………….…….. 2
Who Needs to Know This Policy…………………………………………………………...2
Website Address for This Policy……………………………………………….………….. 2
Contacts……………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Definitions…………………………………………………………………………............. 2
Policy/Procedures………………………………………….………………………………. 3
1.0 Ownership and Responsibilities…………………..…. ………………………......3
2.0 Data Retention………………….………………………………………………... 4
3.0 Transfer in the Event a Researcher Leaves Northwestern..……………………… 5
Forms/Instructions………………………………………………………..………………... 5
Appendices………..…………………………………………………….…………….…….5
Related Information…………………………………………………….………………….. 5
History/Revision Dates……………………………………………….……………............. 5
Responsible University Official:
Vice President for Research
Responsible Offices: Office for Sponsored
Research Office for Research Integrity
Origination Date: December 18, 2012
