123 Data Sharing and Usage | Learning Goals and Resources

Proposed Learning Goals

By the end of the module, you will be able to:

• Identify and understand the key terms/laws/regulations related to data sharing and associated intellectual property rights.
• Demonstrate an understanding of considerations required for effective use of data in research projects.
• Understanding the evolving frame of reference for Indigenous data sovereignty.
• Learn the process for mapping the flow of data for a research project.
• Learn about some of the contractual language used related to data in research.

Learning Resources and Readings

In order to complete the module, you will need to consult:

• Data Ownership. Dr. Teresa Scassa. CIGI Paper No. 187. ⁵⁰
• Indigenous Data Sovereignty – Retooling Indigenous Resurgence for Development. Dr. Chidi Oguamanam. CIGI Paper No. 234.⁵¹
• A guide to copyright (Government of Canada – CIPO) ⁵²
• Personal Health Health Information Protection Act (Ontario) ⁵³
• What is GDPR, the EU’s new data protection law? ⁵⁴

Start by watching the following video on Canadian copyright.