FDS BN04 Orphaned datasets

Ritchie, Felix

Abstract

Future Data Services is a two-year review by the ESRC into the operations and management of UK data services. Briefing Notes produced as part of the programme of work are intended to provide a short explainer of a specific topic related to the provision and use of confidential data for research. The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of ESRC or the Future Data Services Project.

This briefing note covers the options for dealing with research datasets where the original owner/developer cannot be traced (for example, the organisation that originally acquired the data no longer exists).

• Working Paper Type: Discussion Paper
• Deposit Date: Dec 5, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 15, 2025
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/13507414