Why should I publish my data?
There are many good reasons for publishing your data. Find out more at Why publish your data.
What happens if my research contains sensitive data?
It is important to remember that you should not publish data if it is legally and ethically wrong to do so. You must have the authority or permission to publish your data.
It is recommended that you design any data collection to ensure data can be publishing wherever possible. Some areas that could be addressed include:
- gaining consent from participants to share their data publicly in an anonymised format
- even where data can’t be shared, there may be aspects that can such as the metadata, methods, survey questions or a summary
- getting permission from any third parties that might hold rights to the data you used in your research
- if your research has the potential to be commercialised, you should contact Cambridge Enterprise before sharing your data
For more information see our Sensitive data guidance.
How do I publish my data?
The best place to share your data is in a data repository. Please see our How to publish your data guidance.
See also what to do if you can’t share your data openly.
Learn more about publishing your data