University of Otago Functional Classification Scheme

Dataset Management  (Activity Descriptor)

Activities involved in managing raw research data and making it available to other parties.

This activity is not covered by the Public Records Act as it is academic material and is therefore not included in the General Disposal Authority (GDA). Please note that whilst the actual data is not covered by the Public Records Act, the protocols (and other related activities) associated with managing the use of it are covered by the Act.

See the University Policy entitled "Guidelines for Reponsible Practice in Research and Procedures for Dealing with Allegations of Misconduct in Research" Part 1, sub-part 2 (1) Publication & Authorship for guidelines on the retention of research data.