Storage solutions
To increase the safety and security of research data, WUR has introduced a policy for storage of data during a research project. The new regulations reduce the risk of data loss, leaks and corruption.
The table below lists the storage solutions that comply with research data storage regulations:
| Open / Internal data* | Confidential / Secret data* |
|---|---|
| W:-drive | W:-drive |
| WUR Teamsites | WUR Teamsites |
| Storage at own unit (WUR approved)** | Storage at own unit (WUR approved)** |
| Shared cloud storage (WUR approved)** | Shared cloud storage (WUR approved)** Not suitable for secret data |
| Any data on personal storage (e.g. M:-drive, personal OneDrive for Business, own PC or laptop, etc.) must also be stored on the above. | Any data on the personal M:-drive must also be stored on the above. |
| No data should be stored on external storage (USBs and external hard drives). | No data should be stored on external storage (USBs and external hard drives). No other personal storage (personal OneDrive for Business, own PC or laptop, etc.) should be used. |
* Definitions of confidentiality class can be found here.
** To get a group-managed or cloud-based storage solution assessed, please contact Data Management Support.