UK Concordat on Open Research Data (UKRI)
The UK Concordat on Open Research Data, endorsed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) signatories, establishes expectations and responsibilities for the management and sharing of research data. It sets out ten principles covering data management planning, access, curation, and governance. Signatories include major UK research funders, universities, and learned societies. The Concordat complements GDPR requirements and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 provisions for research. It promotes open data while safeguarding privacy and confidentiality.
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Framework Domains (3)
DMP
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKCONCDATA-1 | Data Management Plan |
Equity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKCONCDATA-3 | Equity, Collaboration, Monitoring |
Open Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UKCONCDATA-2 | Open Data, Licensing, Citation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UK Concordat on Open Research Data (UKRI)?
UK Concordat on Open Research Data (UKRI) is a compliance framework from United Kingdom (UKRI) with 3 domains and 3 controls. The UK Concordat on Open Research Data, endorsed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) signatories, establishes expectations and responsibilities for the management and sharing of research data. It sets out ten principles covering data management planning, access, curation, and governance. Signatories include major UK research funders, universities, and learned societies. The Concordat complements GDPR requirements and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 provisions for research. It promotes open data while safeguarding privacy and confidentiality. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UK Concordat on Open Research Data (UKRI) have?
UK Concordat on Open Research Data (UKRI) has 3 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are DMP (1 controls), Equity (1 controls), Open Data (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UK Concordat on Open Research Data (UKRI) map to?
UK Concordat on Open Research Data (UKRI) does not currently have cross-framework mappings in our system. Check back as we continuously expand our mapping database.
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