What is a data sharing agreement

• A data sharing agreement can be necessary when external partners are involved in monitoring and/or evaluation. If identifiable data is being shared outside of the service delivery organisation, then a data sharing agreement
• Ensures compliance with data protection laws and clarifies how information will be handled, stored, and protected
• Specifies who owns the data, who can access it, for what purposes, and who is responsible if something goes wrong
• Establishes exactly what data will be shared, in what format, for how long, and what can and cannot be done with it
• Protects all parties by documenting security measures, outlining what happens in case of a data breach, and establishing liability

Where can I find more information?

If you think you might need to create a data sharing agreement, further guidance can be found here: Data sharing agreements | ICO