title: Issues in data management.
abstract: Data management raises a number of issues, both regulatory and non-regulatory. Researchers should understand how data are defined by their particular institutions and regulatory authorities. Data are the bases of scientific communication and provide a strong defense against allegations of scientific misconduct. Authorization is often necessary before collection of data can commence. Proper handling, retention, and storage of data, especially that involving humans, are crucial for the researcher. Data ownership by the institution leads to a responsibility by the institution to educate all its researchers in responsible data management practices.
authors.affiliation: Office of Graduate Education and Research, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
authors.forename: Margi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Sharon S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Krag
mesh_terms: D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D019451:Information Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States