Data sharing in research refers to the practice of making research data available to other researchers, institutions, or the public to enhance transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration. Data sharing should adhere to privacy and confidentiality principles.
Why is it important?
Sharing your data safely:
Allows other researchers to verify findings and reproduce studies.
Encourages new discoveries by enabling secondary analysis and data integration.
Reduces duplication of research efforts and enhances the value of collected data.
Demonstrates responsible research practices, particularly for publicly funded studies.
May align with funder, journal, or institutional policies on open science and data accessibility.
How to share data ethically and legally
Abide by all regulartory and organisational policies.
