Bulk RNA Seq in FAP Adenoma

Bulk RNA Seq of FAP Duodenum Adenoma

Data Access Agreement for Controlled Access Data University Hospital Bonn Germany Contact and Project Information A. Data Recipient (including contact details) Please ensure that a full postal address and a valid Institutional email address are included Name: Institution’s Legal Name: Institutional Postal Address: Institutional E-mail Address: Website of the Institution: B. Authorised Representative of the Data Recipient Name: Position: Affiliation: Institutional Postal Address: Institutional E-mail Address: C. Data Controller(s) (including contact details) Please ensure that a full postal address and a valid Institutional email address are included Name: Institution’s Legal Name: Institutional Postal Address: Institutional E-mail Address: Website of the Institution: D. Authorised Representative of the Data Controller(s) Name: Position: Affiliation: Institutional Postal Address: Institutional E-mail Address: E. Title of the Proposed Research Project F. Research Project (Scientific Abstract): Please provide a detailed description of the project, including its stakeholders, central question, and relevance to the research domain addressed. Furthermore, outline the project's specific objectives and duration. Be aware that any approved use of the data must be in accordance with the framework of the described project (maximum 300 words). G. Research Credentials Please provide a list of three publications relevant to the project description, where the Data Recipient is an author or co-author. Additionally, attach a brief curriculum vitae (CV) for the Data Recipient. If the Data Recipient has not authored or co-authored three relevant publications, please describe their pertinent expertise or experience in no more than 150 words. Additionally, provide information on how the research project will be executed (e.g., available funding, infrastructure, etc.). Terms and Conditions In signing this Agreement: 1. As the Data Recipient, you agree to use the Data solely for the purpose of the Project. 2. You commit to maintaining the confidentiality of information and Data related to Data Subjects at all times. You pledge not to use or attempt to use the Data in a way that compromises or infringes upon the confidentiality of information on Data Subjects and their right to privacy. 3. You agree not to attempt to identify Data Subjects. 4. You and your Authorized Personnel agree to adhere to any usage restrictions (if any) resulting from consent, i.e., the appropriate lawful basis for processing the Data, as well as any usage restrictions arising from your Institution's internal policies. 5. You agree to follow an up-to-date information technology (IT) policy when handling the Data, which must include at least the following items: a. Logging and auditing of access to the Data and the computer network; b. Password protection for the computer network and/or strong data encryption; c. Virus and malware protection for computers on the network; d. Secure backup procedures. 6. You acknowledge that access to the Data is granted for the duration of the Project described in Section I, as well as any new Project within the same research field or area. Any use of the Data for a Project in a different research field or area will require approval under a new Agreement. 7. You recognize that nothing in this Agreement transfers any intellectual property rights to the Data to you. 8. You agree not to make intellectual property claims on the Data and not to use intellectual property protection in ways that would prevent or restrict access to, or use of, any element of the Data. 9. You may choose to conduct additional research that contributes intellectual and resource capital to the Data, and opt to secure intellectual property rights for subsequent discoveries. In such cases, you agree to adopt licensing policies that do not hinder further research, adhering to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Guidelines. 10. You agree that the Research Project: 1) assumes no legal responsibility for the Data's accuracy or completeness; 2) accepts no liability for indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or losses resulting from the Data's use; and 3) takes no responsibility for further analysis or interpretation of the Data beyond what the Controller(s) have published. 11. You agree to hold the Data Subject(s) and Data Controller(s) harmless, and to defend and indemnify all parties against any liabilities, demands, damages, expenses, and losses arising from your use of the Data for any purpose. 12. You agree to a moratorium on publishing global analyses of the dataset until the Data Controller(s) have published their own global analysis, or twelve (12) months have passed from the time the Data were deposited, whichever comes first. You acknowledge that prompt publication or public disclosure of the Research Project results is encouraged, and agree not to disclose any results generated from the Data in your global analyses. 13. You commit to acknowledging the Data Controller(s)' contributions in all oral and written presentations, disclosures, and publications resulting from any Data analysis. 14. You agree to use the Data in your laboratory, with any Authorized Personnel working under your direct supervision. You also agree to distribute a copy of these terms to Authorized Personnel. 15. You may not transfer any information included in the Data to anyone, unless specifically designated in the Research Project or by prior written authorization from the Data Controller(s) responsible for the generation of the original Data. 16. You may not transfer the Data itself to anyone outside your Institution, unless the Controller(s) have approved such a transfer and its terms in writing. 17. If you wish to share the Data with an external collaborator, the collaborator must complete a separate Data Access Agreement. 18. You must ensure that all who have access to the Data, including you and your Authorized Personnel, are listed, made aware of, and bound by this Agreement's terms. You remain solely and fully responsible for your Authorized Personnel's non-compliance with the Agreement's provisions and/or applicable laws. 19. In the event of a security breach resulting from accidental use of Data by you and your Authorized Personnel, which leads to Data disclosure, you must report this to the Data Controller(s) within a maximum of 72 hours and comply with any relevant GDPR rules. 20. In the case of a non-accidental or minor breach of the Data Access Agreement by you, you will be required to destroy any Data held. 21. You accept that this Agreement will terminate immediately upon any breach by you or upon its termination (see Section I). 22. You endeavor to settle any disputes with the Data Controller(s) amicably. If you cannot reach an agreement, you will meet and negotiate in good faith to resolve the issue. If the issue remains unresolved within a reasonable period (e.g., 30 calendar days), both parties may submit it for resolution by an arbitrator. 23. Furthermore, the proceedings' language will be English unless otherwise agreed upon. The arbitration award will be final and binding on all parties concerned. 24. This Agreement (and any dispute, controversy, proceedings, or claim of any nature arising from it or its formation) shall be interpreted, governed by, and construed following the Laws of Germany and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the german Courts. Agreement I have read, understood and agree to abide by the terms and conditions stipulated in this Data Access Agreement. Data Recipient or Authorised Representative of the Data Recipient: Name: Title and position (if applicable): Affiliation (if applicable): Signature: _____________________________________Date: _____________________ Data Controller(s) or Authorised Representative of the Data Controller(s): Name: Title and position (if applicable): Affiliation (if applicable): Signature: _____________________________________Date: ______________________