Accessible data

This lesson plan provides participants with a comprehensive overview of data accessibility, focusing on the distinctions between open and restricted access, the role of data licenses, and the ethical and legal considerations involved. Participants will engage with examples, participate in discussions, and apply their knowledge through interactive activities. The goal is to develop a clear understanding of how data accessibility impacts research and collaborations.

The topic covers the importance of data access policies and describes how individual researchers can mediate the access to e.g. sensitive research data through a clear application and evaluation path independent of the individual researcher. It also emphasises the importance of informed consent forms as a crucial step in the FAIRification of research data.