Sensitive data includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Identifiable data: Data that can be used to identify an individual, endangered species, object or location that introduces a risk of harm, discrimination, or unwanted attention.
  • Proprietary data: Data that is internally generated and gives competitive advantage to its owner. This includes research data with commercialisation potential. 
  • Restricted or confidential data: Data with contractual (e.g. Research Collaboration Agreements, Project Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements) or legal obligations (e.g. Official Secrets Act). 

Source: Sensitive data Libguide.

Do NOT deposit sensitive data in DR-NTU (Data), unless you have anonymised the data.

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