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Masaryk University Directive No. 6/2013
RESEARCH DATA
(in the version effective from 15 June 2020)
In accordance with Section 10(1) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., On Higher Education
Institutions and on Modification and Amendment of Other Acts (Higher Education Act), as
later amended, (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), I issue this Directive:
Section 1
Subject of Regulation
This Directive regulates certain obligations of employees and students of Masaryk
University (hereinafter referred to as “MU”) in acquisition, storage and utilization of
research data.
Section 2
Definitions
For the purposes hereof:
a) “research task” means research activities that include acquisition, storage and
utilization of research data. A research task is always an activity in which data are
acquired, stored and utilised for research purposes, regardless of the manner of
their designation or of the origin of money from which the research task is funded;
b) “research data” mean data knowingly obtained or processed for research purposes
in connection with a research task except for data concerning the research task
organization;
c) “utilization of research data” the processing of research data for the purpose of
interpretation, publication or archiving. Utilization of research data also means
shredding, making copies and transferring the research data to third parties for
processing;
d) “researcher” means an MU employee or student participating in the resolution of a
research task;
e) “head of a research task” means an MU employee or student who was entrusted
with leading a research task. The head of a research task is always a responsible
investigator of a project which is considered a research task under clause a).
Section 3
Obligations Related to Acquisition, Storage and Utilization of Research Data
(1) When acquiring and storing research data, the researcher is obliged to act in such a
way that the research data are authentic and verifiable and that the interests of MU
are not endangered through the acquisition and storage of the research data.
(2) The researcher shall comply with MU Academic and Professional Employee Code of
Ethics as well as the applicable rules of the industry.
(3) The head of a research task shall create conditions for the researchers to be able to
fulfil obligations under subsections 1 and 2.
(4) The head of a research task shall ensure that the research data are processed
solely through MU IT (within the meaning of MU Directive No. 9/2017 –
Administration of Information Technology) except for cases where there is a legal
reason or a reason worthy of special consideration for another procedure. The unit
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Data Security and Management (Institute of Computer Science) shall perform an
assessment where required.
(5) The head of a research task shall ensure that the research task within MU is not
resolved by other persons than the researchers1
unless such persons are bound to
fulfil obligations toward MU under subsections 1, 2 and 6.2
(6) If the researcher is unable to fulfil obligations under subsections 1 and 2, he/she is
obliged to promptly notify the head of the research task thereof.
(7) MU constituent parts may regulate the processes ensuring authenticity, veracity
and verifiability of the research data through a regulation.
Section 4
Obligations Related to the Utilization of Research Data
(1) The head of the research task decides on the utilization of research data.
(2) The head of the research task is obliged to act in such a way and to adopt such
organizational and technical measures that the interests of MU, the Academic and
Professional Employee Code of Ethics, applicable rules of the industry, or state aid
rules are not endangered through the utilization of the research data. The
obligations under Section 3 shall not be affected thereby.
(3) If the head of the research task is unable to fulfil obligations under the preceding
subsection, he/she is obliged to promptly notify his/her superior.
(4) MU constituent parts may regulate the processes of research data utilization
through a regulation.
Section 5
Final Provisions
(1) This Directive repeals MU Directive No. 6/2013 – On Research Data of 16 March
2013 effective from 16 March 2013.
(2) I authorize the head of the Research Office at the MU Rector’s Office to interpret
the individual provisions hereof.
(3) This Directive is part of the methodology procedure “Coordination and Planning of
Research/Creative Activities”.
(4) The compliance with this Directive shall be inspected by the head of the Research
Office at the Rector’s Office.
(5) This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its execution.
(6) This Directive shall enter into effect on 15 June 2020.
electronic signature
Martin Bareš
Rector
1
Applies to researchers under Section 2 and to natural persons or legal entities governed by private or public law, which
cooperate with MU on the basis of legal grounds (e.g. other universities, public authorities, entrepreneurs, traders etc.).
2
For instance, in the form of partnerships or consortium agreements as the case is with public grant agencies or similar
organizations, concluded with such entities, persons or their employers.