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Data Sharing Agreements

Meaning

Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) are formal, legally executed contracts that delineate the terms, conditions, and restrictions for the secure transfer and use of data, particularly sensitive patient health information, between two or more collaborating entities. These agreements are essential in modern clinical research and health informatics to facilitate scientific collaboration while rigorously upholding patient privacy and regulatory compliance, such as HIPAA and GDPR mandates. They establish clear parameters for data custodianship, use, and destruction.