Data storage and archiving

Research data needs to be stored securely for the life of the project and for any required retention period. Funding bodies may mandate where research data needs to be stored.

The sensitivity of the data must be taken into consideration when deciding on appropriate storage and access of data. This is especially applicable when storing confidential data that relates to research with human subjects.

Store your data in more than one place and in more than one format. This ensures that your files can be restored if they are corrupted or go missing.

If data can be shared, consider storing it in a data repository or archive.

• ARDC Nectar Research Cloud enables researchers within Australia to store, access and analyse research data
• Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR) is a global directory of Open Access repositories and their policies
• figshare allows researchers to share their research in a secure, searchable, and citable location

For organisational policies and procedures please refer to HNELHD – Research Office. If your research is associated with a university, there will be institution-specific requirements that you will need to adhere to. For UoN Staff and Affiliates please refer to Research Services.

• Manage data – UoN Library