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Economic and Social Sciences goINg FAIR Implementation Network (EcoSoc)<\/em><\/h3>\n

Active GO FAIR Implementation Network<\/strong>
\nThe German Data Forum (RatSWD) and all participating research data centres (RDCs) are committed to the\u00a0continuous improvement of the research data infrastructure and the implementation of the\u00a0FAIR principles. Since the German Data Forum’s (RatSWD) foundation, its guiding principles\u00a0and accreditation criteria for RDCs have promoted the findability, accessibility, and\u00a0reusability of high-quality data. The coordination, monitoring, and strong cooperation\u00a0between RDCs safeguard the continuous improvement of the research data\u00a0 infrastructure,\u00a0for example, by enhancing the accessibility and interdisciplinarity of RDC services. The\u00a0systematic implementation of persistent identifiers in most RDCs was a milestone for\u00a0increasing data findability.<\/p>\n

Main purpose and objectives<\/strong>
\nA key component of the RDCs\u2019 mission is to comply with the legal requirements of\u00a0privacy protection. They do so using the Five Safes\u00a0 framework, which aims to preserve\u00a0the analytical potential of the data for researchers in the best possible way. By working\u00a0closely together, the RDCs have developed a range of data access paths depending on the\u00a0required degree of data anonymization.
\nThe EcoSoc-IN intends to share its expertise on all aspects of accessing sensitive data\u00a0from the social sciences, economics, and behavioural sciences. Moreover, we aim to\u00a0develop solutions to enhance the interoperability of available datasets.<\/p>\n

Main tasks<\/strong>
\n1. Fostering implementation of FAIR principles in social science and economics data\u00a0centres taking into account the special requirements of sensitive data.
\n2. Securing and expanding access for social, behavioural, and economic researchers to\u00a0high-quality research data, for example, by supporting and advising new data centres.
\n3. Continuously developing data access paths and services by exchanging knowledge\u00a0about best practice models (e.g., automated output control to guarantee data\u00a0protection) and by working together in thematic working groups.
\n4. Monitoring of the research data infrastructure to assess its impact and to regularly\u00a0evaluate compliance with accreditation criteria.
\n5. Fostering reciprocal networks of access to sensitive data and to provide multiple\u00a0access points for research data on a European and an international level.
\n6. Exchanging knowledge between academic disciplines and initiatives through regular\u00a0meetings, workshops, and publications, and fostering access to highly sensitive data by promoting RDCs as a best practice model. Access paths include, for example,\u00a0secure remote access, guest researcher workstations, and scientific use files.
\n7. Engaging with other GO FAIR implementation networks to exchange best practice\u00a0solutions and increase interoperability.
\n8. Continuously developing cross-disciplinary and international links of the network.<\/p>\n

Manifesto
\n<\/strong>Updated manifesto<\/a>, 16 April 2021 (change of IN representatives)<\/em>
\nOriginal manifesto<\/a>, 13 November 2018<\/p>\n

Press release & publication
\n<\/strong>December 14, 2020: White Paper on implementing the FAIR principles for data in the Social, Behavioural, and Economic Sciences<\/a> (link to GO FAIR news item)<\/em>
\n<\/strong>November 28, 2018: EcoSoc-IN – The German Data Forum sets up a GO FAIR implementation network<\/a> (link to the website of RatSWD)<\/em><\/p>\n

Events<\/strong>
\n17 February 2022: EcoSoc Follow-up Workshop: Remote Access\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

EcoSoc-IN representatives
\n<\/strong>The network is represented by the chairs of the German Data Forum (RatSWD)<\/p>\n