There are a number of policies and regulations that may impact Harvard researchers working with data. Below is a list of the more commonly applicable internal and external regulations.
Harvard Policies
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Data Ownership: Applies to research data resulting from projects conducted at the University, under the auspices of the University, or with University resources.
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Data Use Agreements: Policy and Guidance documents describe the roles, responsibilities and processes associated with DUAs.
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Enterprise Information Security: University-wide policy applicable to all data created, shared, accessed or otherwise used by Harvard researchers.
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Genomic Data: Policy and procedures for human genomic data sharing and use.
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Intellectual Property: Statement of policy in regard to inventions, patents, and copyrights developed by Harvard researchers.
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Legal Agreements Workflow and Signature Authority: Outlines which offices have authority to review and/or sign specific types of agreements.
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Open Access: Resources pertaining to the schools' policies on Open Access.
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Publications: Overview of acceptable restrictions on publication and review and escalation processes.
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Research Data Security: Applies to all research data physically housed at Harvard or stored remotely under the management of Harvard researchers. Examples of Research Data Security Levels.
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Retention of Research Data and Materials: Basic principles to guide the retention and maintenance of research records by Harvard researchers and staff.
Federal and State Data Regulations
Massachusetts Data Regulations
International Data Regulations
