Question DATA-09

Are ownership rights to all data, inputs, outputs, and metadata retained by the institution?

Standard Guidance

EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here

Answering "NO"

Describe in detail why ownership rights are not retained by the institution.

Answering "YES"

Provide reference to your data ownership documention.

Reason for Question

This question clarifies the operating model of a vendor and provides insight into the vendor-customer paradigm of a company. Knowing if the institution is of value to a vendor or if the institution's data is of value to a vendor should weigh heavily in the decision-making process.

Follow-Up Inquiries

If a vendor's response is unsatisfactory, engage institutional counsel to appropriately address any ownership concerns.

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