GloPID-R Roadmap for Data Sharing in PHEs | Page 31

RECOMMENDATION 1
IMPROVE FUNDER
POLICIES
Rapid data sharing policies for PHEs have
been identified as the most direct way in
which funders can influence data sharing to
accelerate public health benefits. Timeliness
is of the greatest importance in PHEs, howev-
er this does need to be balanced against both
quality and feasibility where researchers may
have limited capacity due to the outbreak
situation.
1a. Align on policies for data sharing in PHEs
to require sharing of quality assured interim
and final data in real time (wherever feasible).
To require sharing of quality assured interim
and final data in PHEs in real time (within one
month) and ensure that the grantees to which
this applies uphold this requirement in Data
Management Plans (wherever feasible consid-
ering capacity, ethical, legal and commercial
obligations).
Providing a time limit for data sharing in PHEs will help
give both clarity and parity for researchers working in
this field. ‘Within one month’ is the highest standard
currently used by GloPID-R funders. Any exceptions
and access restrictions due to capacity, ethical, legal
and commercial obligations can be detailed in grantees’
DMPs approved by the funders. It is recognised that
some institutions/researchers in LMICs with limited
capacity and outbreak response responsibilities will
need to agree realistic timelines with their funders. If
GloPID-R funders can align their policies, they will have
strong influence over other funders and stakeholders.
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