MSAT dataset

MSAT and JMS Data Access Policy

MSAT & JMS Muscle RNA-Seq Data Access Policy Terms and conditions 1. A Data Access Application needs to be submitted by the Data Recipient to the Data Access Committee (DAC), before access can be given. 2. The DAC, consisting of Principal Investigators of studies contributing to the database and a member of the Lund University Medical Faculty Research Ethics Board, is responsible for approval and oversight of access to data. The Data Access Agreement will regulate the following: 3. The Data Recipient agrees to only use the Data for the Purpose of the Project. 4. They agree to preserve, at all times, the confidentiality of information and Data pertaining to Data Subjects. They undertake not to use or attempt to use the Data to compromise or otherwise infringe the confidentiality of information on Data Subjects and their right to privacy. 5. They agree not to attempt to identify Data Subjects. 6. They and Their Authorised Personnel agree to take into consideration any usage restrictions (if any), stemming from consent, i.e. the appropriate lawful basis for processing the Data, as well as any usage restrictions stemming from any applicable internal policies of Their Institution. 7. They agree that in handling this Data They will follow an up-to-date information technology (IT) policy that must include, at a minimum, the following items:  a. Logging and auditing of Access to the Data and to the computer network;  b. Password protection to computer network and/or strong data encryption; c. Virus and malware protection to computers on the computer network; d. Secure backup procedure; 8. They acknowledge that Access to the Data is granted for the duration of the submitted Project description, as well as any new Project under the same research field or area. Any use of the Data for a Project of another research field or area will need to be approved under a new Agreement. 9. They recognize that nothing in this Agreement shall operate to transfer to Them any intellectual property rights to the Data. 10. They agree not to make intellectual property claims on the Data and not to use intellectual property protection in ways that would prevent or block Access to, or use of, any element of the Data. 11. They can elect to perform further Research that would add intellectual and resource capital to the Data, and decide to obtain intellectual property rights on these downstream discoveries. In this case, They agree to implement licensing policies that will not obstruct further Research, following the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Guidelines. 12. They agree that the Research Project 1) bears no legal responsibility for the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the Data; 2) accepts no liability for indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or losses arising from use of the Data; and 3) bears no responsibility for the further analysis or interpretation of these Data over and above that published by the Controller(s). 13. They agree to hold the Data Subject(s) and Data Controller(s) harmless and to defend and indemnify all these parties against all liabilities, demands, damages, expenses, and losses arising out of Their use for any Purpose of the Data. 14. They agree to a moratorium on publishing global analyses of the dataset until the Data Controller(s) have published their own global analysis or twelve (12) months, the maximum, have passed from the time the Data were deposited, whichever occurs first. They acknowledge that prompt publication or public disclosure of the results of the Research Project is encouraged. They also agree that by publishing Their global analyses of the Data, They will not disclose any results generated from the Data. 15. They agree to acknowledge the contribution of the Data Controller(s) in all oral and written presentations, disclosures, and Publications resulting from all analyses of the Data. 16. They agree to use the Data in Their laboratory. Any Authorised Personnel shall work under Their direct supervision. They agree to distribute a copy of these terms to the Authorised Personnel. 17. They may not transfer any information included in the Data to anyone unless specifically designated in the Research Project, or by prior specific or general written authorisation of the Data Controller(s) responsible for the generation of the original Data in each case. 18. They may not transfer the Data itself to anyone outside the Institution, unless the Controller(s) has (have) approved such transfer and its terms in writing. 19. Should They wish to share the Data with an external collaborator, the external collaborator must complete a separate Data Access Agreement. 20. They shall ensure that ‘all’ who have Access to the Data, namely Them and Their Authorised Personnel, will be listed out, and are made aware and be bound by the terms of this Agreement. They remain solely and fully responsible for Their Authorised Personnel’s non-compliance with the provision of the Agreement and/or applicable laws. 21. In case of a breach of security resulting from ‘accidental’ use of Data by Them and Their Authorised Personnel, which leads to disclosure of Data, then They must report this to Data Controller(s) within 72 hours maximum, and follow any relevant rule as provided by the GDPR. 22. In case of a ‘non-accidental or minor’ breach of hDAA by Them, They will further be required to destroy any Data held. 23. They accept that this Agreement will terminate immediately upon ‘any’ breach by Them, or its termination. 24. They endeavour to settle any dispute with the Data Controller(s) amicably. If They are unable to reach an Agreement, They will meet and negotiate in good faith in an effort to resolve the issue. If the issue has not been resolved within a reasonable period (e.g. 30 calendar days), They are both entitled to submit it for resolution by an arbitrator. 25. Further, the language of the proceedings will be ‘English’ if not otherwise agreed. The award of the arbitration will be final and binding upon the parties concerned. This Agreement (and any dispute, controversy, proceedings, or claim of whatever nature arising out of it or its formation) shall be interpreted, governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of Sweden, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Swedish Courts.