Position Statement on Data Retention Time of Studies Published Long Time Ago | ||||
| Evidence Based Women's Health Journal | ||||
| Article 50, Volume 15, Issue 15, January 2025, Page 1-2 PDF (242.16 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Review Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ebwhj.2025.391032.1468 | ||||
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| EBWHJ Editorial Board* | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Data retention is vital for research integrity but how long should the raw data be kept and who is responsible for this task over years and most importantly what about raw data of research published long time ago even before evolution of research integrity offices. Evidence based women's health society has concerns regarding requesting raw data of papers published in the Middle East long time ago(more than 15 years ago) as universities and publishers have no regulations regarding data retention at that time and decided to make a position statement regarding this specific issue. EBHWHS has its clear position that Balancing data accessibility with pragmatic retention limits is critical to sustaining trust in science. While regulations and RIOs provide structure, excessive demands for antiquated data undermine research integrity. Institutions should adopt clear retention timelines (e.g., 10–15 years) and reject frivolous requests that serve no public interest and may have hidden agenda. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Data retention; integrity; research | ||||
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