Data Use Agreement

/ˈdeɪtə juz əˈgrimənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A legal contract outlining terms under which data may be shared, accessed, or used between parties.
    Researchers signed a data use agreement to comply with privacy regulations before accessing the dataset.

Forms

  • data use agreement
  • data use agreements

Commentary

Data Use Agreements often include specific restrictions on data handling, emphasizing compliance with privacy laws and ethical standards.

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