A Data Use Agreement (DUA) is a binding contract governing access to and treatment of nonpublic data provided by one party (a “Provider”) to another party (a “Recipient”). DUAs are often required by external parties before they permit data to be accessed by Harvard, and may also be necessary in order for Harvard data to be disclosed to another organization. DUA terms and conditions vary depending on the laws and regulations governing the specific type of data to be shared, as well as the policies and/or requirements of the Provider and Recipient.
All DUAs shall be considered research-related agreements and must be reviewed and signed by the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) or the Longwood Area Offices for Research Administration in accordance with the DUA Policy, and Negotiation and Signing Authority for Agreements Related to Research.
This section includes guidance on the DUA-Agreements Application which supports the review, approval and management process for DUAs, and other related resources.