Some projects may work with sensitive data, particularly those using human research subjects. Therefore, it is important for researchers to consider where their data may raise security or privacy concerns.
Data privacy includes the protection of personal or sensitive information and extends throughout collection, storage, and sharing. There are many ways in which we can protect the privacy of our data including de-identification, encryption, informed consent, and utilizing safe storage and archival services.
More information on research data security and human subjects research can be found here.