[Editable Example] Data Access Committee Terms of Reference

This resource is an editable template that can be used after reading Data Access Committees in the Community Research Data Toolkit to support communities and the organizations and researchers who collaborate with them on research data management. This is an editable template. If you have not read the relevant chapter in the Community Research Data Toolkit Pressbook, it will not make sense. Please read that first! A Data Access Committee (DAC) is a defined group of individuals who are collectively responsible for granting access to data based on a set of criteria. DACs tend to use tools and resources to standardize the request and review processes, such as application forms for requestors, or a checklist to evaluate if an application meets established criteria for access. This document is an editable template for a Data Access Committee Terms of Reference. Learn more about this tool in context: https://doi.org/10.71548/7mp6-fn45. This protocol is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are strongly encouraged to consult with qualified legal counsel before using or relying on this template to ensure it meets your specific needs and complies with applicable laws. McMaster University makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding its accuracy, completeness, or suitability, and expressly disclaims any liability arising from its use. Any use of this template is strictly at your own risk.