Data Use Agreements
The transfer of data between institutions is common in the research community. When the data is confidential, proprietary, or otherwise considered confidential, the organization providing the data will often require that the entity receiving the data to enter into a contract to outline the terms and conditions of the data exchange. This type of contract is referred to as a Data Use Agreement (DUA). Alternatively, it may also be called a License Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, or Memorandum of Agreement.
More information about DUAs can be found on the OSP’s website.
To initiate the process via the PRC the following form will need to be completed by the requester. Once we receive the completed form a member of the PRC Grants Team will reach out and work with the requester to get institutional approval via the Office of Sponsored Projects OSP.
Confidential Data Control Plans (CDCP)
Depending on the type of data and the terms of the agreement, an additional (internal) agreement called a Confidential Data Control Plan (CDCP) will also need to be created.
A CDCP is an internal agreement that helps ensure that unauthorized persons will not access confidential data shared by a third party with UT.
If your DUA requires a CDCP, a member of the PRC staff will be in touch with you to assist in completing a CDCP
