Mastering Research Data Management for Human Data: Safeguarding Sensitive Information and Elevating Data Security

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Curious about Research Data Management (RDM) and its significance, especially in human research? de.NBI and GHGA have designed the ideal interactive training session for you, combining informative presentations with hands-on exercises!

This course comprehensively explores RDM principles and practices, specifically tailored to human data. You will learn how to effectively manage, protect, and secure sensitive information while adhering to ethical standards and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Key topics include:

• Ethical and legal considerations of data use
• The rights of Data Subjects and how they are exercised
• Legal bases for processing personal data (e.g. informed consent)
• Obligations and responsibilities in personal data processing
• Data sharing principles
• Best practices for data collection and storage
• Techniques for anonymising and pseudonymising data

You'll explore real-world case studies that showcase successful RDM in human data research, highlighting key lessons and common challenges.

This workshop is ideal for anyone working with human data who wants to actively learn and develop skills in RDM and sensitive data handling.

Learning goals:
- Understand the research data life cycle.
- Be aware of the FAIR principles and understand their importance.
- Understand the benefits of RDM
- Handling sensitive data in an ethical and efficient way.

Prerequisites:
- A computer with internet connection, a webcam, a microphone and a browser.
- No additional prerequisites required.

Keywords:
Research data management, FAIR, human data, data security, sensitive data

Tools:
RDMkit, DSW