- Brief Guide: Research Data Management
- Brief Guide: Create an Effective Data Management Plan
- Dealing with Sensitive Data
- Storage: Sensitive data should be password protected and stored with encryption on a secure server with role-based rights.
- Best practices: When dealing with human subject research try to collect anonymous data where possible or to de-identify the data as soon as possible after data collection.
- More information: Sensitive Data Toolkit for Researchers
- Fanshawe DMP Assistant - A free tool to help researchers create data management plans. Guidance and examples are provided throughout.
- 1. Create a free DMP Assistant account.
- 2. Sign in and select Fanshawe under Organizations.
- 3. Answer the questions that are relevant to your project. (Be sure to review funder and/or institutional requirements for data management.)
- 4. Save your work and update your DMP as you move through the stages of your project.