Secure and well-governed data sharing improves operational efficiency, reduces duplicate data collection, promotes integration, and enables better decisions based on trusted information.
The Data Office regulates data sharing within the University and with external entities according to legitimate purposes, approved authorities, data classification levels, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Data Sharing Principles
Data sharing is based on key principles including:
- A clear and legitimate purpose for sharing.
- Sharing only the data necessary for the intended purpose.
- Compliance with the applicable data classification.
- Identification of authorized requesting and receiving parties.
- Application of need-to-know and least-privilege principles.
- Protection of personal data and privacy.
- Use of secure data transfer methods.
- Clear responsibilities for all parties.
- Defined requirements for use, retention, and disposal where applicable.
Data Sharing Requests
Data sharing requests are assessed based on the nature of the data, intended purpose, requesting party, classification level, and the applicable legal or operational basis for sharing.
This page may include:
- Data Sharing Policy
- Data Sharing Request Form
- Data sharing requirements
- Approved sharing agreements or templates
- Frequently Asked Questions