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Data Use Ontology (DUO)

Allows data stewards to tag datasets with permitted use terms that facilitate data discovery and access

SummaryBenefitsTarget users

Patient and participant consent forms often use different language to describe how generated data can be used and reused. The lack of standard terms and definitions to describe permitted uses of data makes it difficult for data access committees (DACs) to confidently and quickly grant researchers access to data. Developed by the GA4GH Data Use & Researcher Identities (DURI) Work Stream, the Data Use Ontology (DUO) provides a standard set of terms that can be used to tag datasets with use permissions, aiding researchers in discovering data and facilitating DAC decisions in the data access process.

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Data Use Ontology (DUO)

Benefits

  • Allows data to be tagged with consistently defined, computer-readable use permissions and optional modifiers
  • Enables tagged data to be more easily discoverable and accessible
  • Streamlines the process of identifying appropriate uses and users of data

Target users

Researchers, clinicians, data generators, data access committees, and data protection authorities

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Staff Contact
  • DURI Work Stream Manager
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Last Approved Version
DUO v1.0

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