OECD ‑ Recommendation on Enhancing Access to and Sharing of Data (2021)

Abstract

OECD actively engages in promoting Open Science. The OECD Recommendation on Enhancing Access to and Sharing of Data (2021) is a set of guidelines aimed at fostering the efficient and responsible access to and sharing of data across sectors, nations, and disciplines. The recommendation identifies key areas where these principles should be applied to public and private sector data, including researh data.

The recommendation provides a framework for countries and organizations to follow in developing and implementing data-sharing policies and practices:

- Data Governance: Establish transparent and accountable mechanisms for the governance of data access and sharing.

- Technical Standards: Encourage the use of common standards for data collection, management, and sharing, including adherence to the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).

- Incentives and Rewards:Encourage data sharing through incentives for individuals and organizations, such as recognition for data stewardship in research assessments.

- Capacity Building: Provide training and support to stakeholders, ensuring they have the skills to manage, share, and reuse data effectively.

- Legal and Ethical Frameworks: Develop legal and ethical policies that safeguard privacy, intellectual property rights, and data security while enabling data access.

- Infrastructure Development: Support the creation and maintenance of infrastructure to facilitate secure and efficient data sharing.

Overview

Country	International
Start date	2021
Annual Budget	n/a
Responsible organisation(s)	OECD
Target group(s)	Governments, organizations, and individuals involved in data management.
Policy instrument type	Policy recommendations.

Background

Developed by the OECD to support data-driven innovation and address global challenges. It was adopted by the OECD Council on October 6, 2021, and builds on earlier OECD recommendations, such as the 2006 Recommendation on Access to Research Data from Public Funding. OECD monitors its implementation through peer reviews and progress reports by member states. Countries are encouraged to develop national frameworks and policies that reflect these recommendations.

Objective(s)

To maximize the benefits of data access and sharing while protecting individual and organizational rights.

To facilitate secure and efficient access to and sharing of data to maximize its economic, social, and scientific value.

To establish frameworks and practices to ensure that data can be shared seamlessly across organizations, sectors, and countries.

To enable data-driven research, innovation, and decision-making while ensuring appropriate safeguards.

To establish principles for data protection, privacy, and ethical use to maintain trust among stakeholders.

Public access URL

https://legalinstruments.oecd.org/en/instruments/OECD-LEGAL-0463

All tags

• International Co-operation
• International
• 2021
• OECD
• Established researchers
• Higher education institutes
• Public research institutes
• Research support staff
• Private R&D
• Academic societies academics
• Civil society
• Firms
• National government
• Strategies, agendas and plans
• International fora and consensus bodies

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