What is the risk level of my research data?
Generally speaking, the risk level of your data relates to the sensitivity of your data. The following data classifications have been adapted from UWinnipeg's Information Security Policy and Procedures, for the purposes of this guide. The bolded sections below reflect adaptations to the policy and procedures, for the purpose of clarity for the UW research community.
From the policy: "...As the University is committed to safeguarding to a high degree the University, the University Community, and third parties against harm, the academic research data of University employees, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scholars, interns, and students is University Data for the purposes of this Policy."
Public: University Data that is freely disclosed to the public or would cause no harm if so disclosed. For example:
Internal: University Data that is not protected by law, agreement, or industry regulation, but may cause minor harm to the University or others if disclosed indiscriminately or beyond a need-to-know basis. For example:
Sensitive: University Data that must be protected by law, agreement, research protocol, or industry regulation; exposes non-public details of a University system; or may cause moderate harm to the University or others if disclosed to unauthorized individuals. For example:
Highly Sensitive: University Data that must receive a high degree of protection by law, agreement, research protocol, or industry regulation; exposes non-public details of a critical University system; or may cause considerable harm to the University or others if disclosed to unauthorized individuals. For example:
For questions about the Policy, or questions about the risk level of your data, you can reach out to UWinnipeg's Research Data Management Librarian or MyServiceDesk for assistance.
How do I securely handle (access, storage, share and delete) my research data?
UWinnipeg's Information Security Procedures outline the following security handing requirements:
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*UWinnipeg's Research Storage is a research data storage service offered by UWinnpeg's Tech Sector. This service is available to all UWinnipeg researchers. The frontend of this service is NextCloud. For questions, contact UWinnipeg's Tech Sector via MyServiceDesk. Select Service Request and Project Consultation on the form.