The
future of Data Policy
•Advancement in technology has bought about changes in the way information is collected, shared and distributed. •The output/ findings of various research studies should be made available on public domain so that there is benefit for the people engaged in research, policy making, education, etc. •For effective sharing of research findings/results across borders there need for compatible laws (both National and International). This need was highlighted in GEOSS which seeks to connect producers of environmental data with users.
Exchange of Data
•GEOSS acknowledges the importance of data and sharing of data for the research and education needs. •Bermuda Principle centred around the idea of sharing pre-published data on gene sequences. •Berlin declaration supported open access paradigms via internet and promoted internet as a medium of Global scientific knowledge base. Open access contribution included scientific research results, raw data and meta data. Data was stored in an online repository for future reference of the work.
Applicability – for any researcher
ØSharing of data and information is practiced at various levels to promote education, research, etc. The initiation of Shodh Ganga is a step forward in this direction. ØOnline initiatives like DU net for reading works of authors enables a researcher to read different perspectives of the issue and think around taking research forward by exploring those areas left untouched by the prior works. ØThe rules of plagiarism are in place to motive exploration rather than copying and duplication of work. ØThere is need for availability of data though on various levels so that research can move to the next level. The data base providers can work in coordination with researchers needs to make provision of data. For example, prowess, Bloomberg can revise their databases according to feedback taken from the researcher.
NATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF DATA SHARING
•International policies requires development of a coherent policy and legal framework at national level.
DATA SHARING POLICY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
•Antartica: Antartica data centre works on the guidelines of Article III(1)(C) of Antartica Treaty. Problem is lack of willingness of researchers to share data. •US: Office of Management and Budget works on the guidelines of Circular A-130 and A-16. Problem is improper restrictive practices. •Europe: Public Sector Information Directive(2003), Infrastructure for Spatial Information Directive (2007), Public Access to Environmental Information Directive(2003). Problem is lack of harmonization of policies and practices. •Australia: Currently does not have an established framework on national data policy but ‘Venturous Australia’ report of 2008 recommended establishment of National Information Strategy. •India: National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy under Department of Science and Technology. Applies to all data and information created, generated, collected and archived using public funds provided by Government of India directly or through authorized agencies by various Ministries/Departments/Organizations/Agencies and Autonomous bodies.
OECD PRINCIPLES
•At the Seoul Ministerial Meeting on the future of Internet in 2008, OECD ministers endorsed statement of principles on access to research data produced: A. Openness B. Flexibility C. Transparency D. Legal Conformity E. Protection of Intellectual Property F. Formal Responsibility G. Professionalism H. Interoperability I. Quality J. Security K. Efficiency L. Accountability M. Sustainability
•Advancement in technology has bought about changes in the way information is collected, shared and distributed. •The output/ findings of various research studies should be made available on public domain so that there is benefit for the people engaged in research, policy making, education, etc. •For effective sharing of research findings/results across borders there need for compatible laws (both National and International). This need was highlighted in GEOSS which seeks to connect producers of environmental data with users.
Exchange of Data
•GEOSS acknowledges the importance of data and sharing of data for the research and education needs. •Bermuda Principle centred around the idea of sharing pre-published data on gene sequences. •Berlin declaration supported open access paradigms via internet and promoted internet as a medium of Global scientific knowledge base. Open access contribution included scientific research results, raw data and meta data. Data was stored in an online repository for future reference of the work.
Applicability – for any researcher
ØSharing of data and information is practiced at various levels to promote education, research, etc. The initiation of Shodh Ganga is a step forward in this direction. ØOnline initiatives like DU net for reading works of authors enables a researcher to read different perspectives of the issue and think around taking research forward by exploring those areas left untouched by the prior works. ØThe rules of plagiarism are in place to motive exploration rather than copying and duplication of work. ØThere is need for availability of data though on various levels so that research can move to the next level. The data base providers can work in coordination with researchers needs to make provision of data. For example, prowess, Bloomberg can revise their databases according to feedback taken from the researcher.
NATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF DATA SHARING
•International policies requires development of a coherent policy and legal framework at national level.
DATA SHARING POLICY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
•Antartica: Antartica data centre works on the guidelines of Article III(1)(C) of Antartica Treaty. Problem is lack of willingness of researchers to share data. •US: Office of Management and Budget works on the guidelines of Circular A-130 and A-16. Problem is improper restrictive practices. •Europe: Public Sector Information Directive(2003), Infrastructure for Spatial Information Directive (2007), Public Access to Environmental Information Directive(2003). Problem is lack of harmonization of policies and practices. •Australia: Currently does not have an established framework on national data policy but ‘Venturous Australia’ report of 2008 recommended establishment of National Information Strategy. •India: National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy under Department of Science and Technology. Applies to all data and information created, generated, collected and archived using public funds provided by Government of India directly or through authorized agencies by various Ministries/Departments/Organizations/Agencies and Autonomous bodies.
OECD PRINCIPLES
•At the Seoul Ministerial Meeting on the future of Internet in 2008, OECD ministers endorsed statement of principles on access to research data produced: A. Openness B. Flexibility C. Transparency D. Legal Conformity E. Protection of Intellectual Property F. Formal Responsibility G. Professionalism H. Interoperability I. Quality J. Security K. Efficiency L. Accountability M. Sustainability