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==== Research Data and Confidentiality Training ====
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All UCL researchers with access to study data are required to undertake annual training in Information Governance.  For UCL staff this can be arranged [[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/itforslms/services/handling-sens-data/training-and-awareness | here]].  

Non-UCL staff who require access to [[mrepo:topics:biologicalsamplesanddna|specialist]] datasets will be required to undertake the following MRC e-Learning course provided at this [[http://www.byglearning.co.uk/mrcrsc-lms/course/category.php?id=1 | link]], or an equivalent. The MRC course contains on-line questions that assess your understanding of the material and will provide you with a certificate upon attainment of a sufficient score.   

If you are not a UCL researcher, then it is strongly advised that you undertake the MRC e-Learning course (available at the MRC link above) in order to receive NSHD data.  When you complete the MRC course on //Research Data and Confidentiality// please [[mrclha.swiftinfo@ucl.ac.uk|email]] a scan of your certificate to the LHA.

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**In addition you must be aware of and agree to the following restrictions that apply to NSHD data:**

  - You must only store NSHD data inside secure University/Organisation networks (with protected LANs, firewalls, file system ACLs etc).
  - Specifically you must not:
      - Take NSHD data home (or off to conferences etc.) on laptops or other portable devices
      - Store on publicly accessible computers or file systems
      - Store under other peoples' computer accounts 
  - NSHD data must not be communicated to or from the LHA using any unencrypted media
    - Media includes laptops, portable hard drives, USB memory sticks, DVDs, mobile phones, etc. etc.
  - Only tested encryption products may be used to transport NSHD data.
    - We generally encode NSHD datasets using AES 256 bit encryption before we send it to you.
    - If in any doubt contact the LHA (([[mrclha.swiftinfo@ucl.ac.uk|LHA]] or [[philip.curran@ucl.ac.uk|Head of Data Services]]))
  - If any NSHD data is lost or is put in a situation where it may be disclosed to unauthorised people, you must immediately:
    - Notify the LHA Director (Prof. Chaturvedi) and/or
    - Notify the LHA Head of Data Services (Phil Curran) 

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**Signing an [[nshd:confform|NSHD Confidentiality Form]] indicates your acceptance of the above conditions.**  If you have any further questions, please contact us at [[mrclha.swiftinfo@ucl.ac.uk|LHA]]