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Data Sharing Agreement

Information exchange contract governing data transfer between organizations, covering permitted uses, security requirements, retention policies, and compliance obligations for responsible data sharing.

Key Clauses

1

Data Description

Identifies the specific datasets being shared and their format.

2

Permitted Use

Restricts data usage to agreed purposes and prohibits unauthorized sharing.

3

Security Requirements

Mandates encryption, access controls, and secure transfer methods.

4

Retention and Deletion

Sets data retention periods and secure destruction requirements.

5

Compliance Obligations

Ensures both parties comply with applicable data protection laws.

Use This Template

When You Need This

  • Sharing customer or research data with a business partner or vendor
  • Collaborating on data-driven projects requiring shared datasets
  • Ensuring legal compliance when transferring personal data between organizations
  • Research institutions sharing anonymized data for academic studies