Early in your research project, plan how you will minimize the risk of loss or destruction of your data.
See UWinnipeg's Information Security Policy and Procedures along with several Information Protection Guides to help you safeguard your data.
There are many storage solutions to choose from but choosing the right one for you depends on the sensitivity, amount, and collaborative accessibility of your research data.
Institutional/Internal Options:
External Options:
For larger storage needs and computational cloud resources, the Digital Research Alliance of Canada has two preferred solutions. To access these services and NextCloud, you will need to sign up for a CCDB account first (approval make take up to 2 business days, and the application should be done by the Primary Investigator), as well as sign up for the solution more suited to your needs:
If these options are not suitable for your needs, please contact the Research Data Management Librarian to discuss alternative solutions.
See our guidance on UW's Information Security Policy & Procedures & and UWinnipeg's Information Privacy resources, including:
Government of Canada's Guide to Safeguarding Your Research provides information on how to safeguard your research and innovations. Canadian research and innovation are the product of collaborations and partnerships between governments, businesses, and academics - both domestically and internationally - across a wide range of subjects. Includes: case studies, steps you can take to safeguard your research, covid-19 and remote work, and more.