DDI for Restricted Data Contracts
Lisa J. Neidert · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2011
We have developed a database of the conditions of use based on all of the restricted data contracts we hold. The conditions are represented in natural language such as "Disclosure Limits" with a link to the disclosure conditions specific to each contract. The database is available from the web. The interface allows one to compare contracts to see if they share the same conditions; to create easy to read reports of contract conditions for contract users; or to pick and choose conditions for a new restricted data contract. The database also allows one to present contracts in a structured language. We have met with data providers to let them see what their contract looks like compared to others; provided "penalty" and "disclosure" language across multiple contracts to researchers and data providers respectively; and produced reports to remind researchers of the contract. We plan on sharing this with the campus IRB as some of the decisions they make are based on contract conditions they are unaware of. At a later point, we will add "security" conditions. These usually reside in an appendix and tend to morph as best practices in computing security evolve over time.