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Research IT data management
Where to store your data
These are general recommendations. When storing data, follow any data providers' and funders' requirements. They may have specific stipulations, for example, some require data only to be handled in the UK.
Recommended when data is required to be held in the UK or onsite.
- All York members have a personal Filestore by default and you can request additional space if needed.
- You can also request shared spaces.
Recommended for storing non-sensitive data, collaborative files and images for research.
- The University's general cloud storage option offers convenient access and a familiar interface.
- Storage is capped. For storing large amounts of data, Filestores might be more appropriate.
Recommended for sensitive data.
- Our trusted research environment for projects with sensitive data.
- You can create storage that’s personal to just you, as well as shared storage.
- The service has ISO 27001 certification.
Recommended for storing data you need to keep but are unlikely to access.
- Vault is a file archiving service and suitable for sensitive data.
Recommended for storing large files and sharing data with external partners.
- Move, share and manage research data securely across devices, via a web browser.
- Data can be shared with University colleagues as well as partners outside the University.
For more information about your options, see Research data management: a practical guide to storage.
Transferring data
You might need to transfer data from one location to another. When using Viking, there are specific steps you need to follow.
Further guides and help
A practical guide to help you manage your research data well, covering best practice for the successful storage, organisation, documentation, archiving and sharing of research data. The guide includes resources, such as a briefing on RDM for supervisors of postgraduate researchers, and information on where further help can be sought.
- The University's guidance for managing and sharing your research data.
- For help classifying whether your data is confidential, see guidance on using Information Classification.
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