Data Agreements

My sponsored project involves receipt of data. Who do I talk to?

The Sponsored Projects Office handles federal, state, and non-profit awards.

The Industry Alliances Office handles industry contracts as well as stand-alone data use agreements.

What is the difference between data use and data access?

Research Data Use Agreements (DUAs) govern access to and treatment of data provided by an outside organization to Berkeley for use in Berkeley research.

Similar to a Data Use Agreement, a Data Access Agreement (DAA) is an agreement used to gain access to another party's secure data site to use the data there; no data transfer takes place. To have your DUA or DAA reviewed, contact the Industry Alliances Office.

When do I need an Institutional Review Board review for my data agreement?

Consult with the UC Berkeley Office for Protection of Human Subjects (OPHS) Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS) for guidance on what needs CPHS/OPHS Review

Who can review my data security plan?

Research IT reviews and consults on security plans.

I need to write a data management plan for my grant proposal.

Learn more about Data Management Plans from UC Berkeley’s Research Data Management program

When do I need a data agreement?

A Data Use Agreement is required when receiving non public data from a third party including where the receipt of data bears restrictions on use, sharing, confidentiality, publication, or other legal terms and conditions.

A Data Access Agreement is required to gain access to another party's secure data site to use the data there; no data transfer takes place.