Policy documentation

The policy documentation specifies the terms and conditions for using a dataset. This category of metadata is critical for enabling secondary use of data. It also helps researchers decide whether they should request access to a dataset.

Data Access Agreement (DAA)

The Data Access Agreement (DAA) is a contract made between one or more data users and the DAC. The agreement text should be drafted by the DAC and should include, but is not limited to, details of data use, publication embargoes, and storage. Completion of a DAA by the applicant should form part of the application process to the DAC. Your institution may offer standard text that can be used.

Data use conditions

In addition to the DAA, you are also required to specify under which conditions a researcher may use your data with Data Use Ontology (DUO) codes. The codes will make it easier for other researchers to know if and how they can use your data. Select at most one primary DUO code and any number of secondary codes.