Article 15 Data sharing and data documentation

1. that access to the requested data has been provided to vetted researchers, in accordance with the reasoned request;

2. that the access for the vetted researchers has been terminated.

Data providers shall provide vetted researchers with any additional information needed to access and understand the requested data, such as codebooks, changelogs and architectural documentation. In cases where the provision of such information may result in a significant vulnerability of the data provider’s services, the data provider shall notify the Digital Services Coordinator of establishment of that risk and, where possible, propose alternative information.

When providing access to data, data providers shall not impose on vetted researchers data management requirements such as archiving, storage, refresh and deletion requirements, or limitations to the use of standard analytical tools, that may hinder the performance of the relevant research, unless such requirements or limitations are explicitly mentioned in the reasoned request.

Where personal data are processed, data providers shall not impose on vetted researchers any conditions in relation to the processing of the shared personal data other than those specified in the reasoned request.