Article 17 Data Access and Intellectual Property Rights Policies

LifeWatch ERIC acknowledges that part of its value as an infrastructure is based on the enhancement of the benefits of knowledge which is in the public domain. Open Source and Open Access principles shall be favored.

LifeWatch ERIC shall provide guidance to researchers to ensure that research using material made accessible through LifeWatch ERIC shall be undertaken within a framework that recognizes the rights of data owners and privacy of individuals. Provenance of data shall be ensured and the data policy of LifeWatch ERIC, when depending on contributing external data resources and/or other infrastructures, shall be subject to agreements with these partners in accordance with this Article, and shall be managed by one of the members of the Executive Board determined by the General Assembly.

Users and service providers, having access to data, know-how or other intellectual property rights resources in the custody of, or generated by LifeWatch ERIC, shall acknowledge the intellectual property rights and other rights of owners vested in the submission information protocols or agreements and memoranda of understanding. LifeWatch ERIC data users and service providers must demonstrate due diligence in ensuring that rights in the data within their custody are appropriately managed.

LifeWatch ERIC shall ensure that users agree to the terms and conditions governing access, and that suitable security arrangements are in place regarding internal storage and handling.

LifeWatch ERIC shall publish the arrangements for investigating and resolving allegations of internal professional misconduct, security breaches or confidentiality disclosure regarding data and services in its custody.