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Information security

Planning the project’s information processing is a prerequisite for managing information securely throughout the research project. The principal investigator is responsible for planning and following up on the management of information, but everyone working on a research project must ensure that information is handled securely.


Information classification

Information classification is used to describe and evaluate the information that will be processed during the research. Processing can involve everything from collecting to processing, analysing, sharing, publishing or deleting information. The purpose is to identify how valuable the information and data in the project are and to find the right level of protection. 

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Protecting information – Think security!

Once you know the protection value of the information processing, you can start planning information and data management in the project and adapt the protection. The protection value determines, for example, which collection tools and storage locations can be used and other security measures required to protect the information. This can involve both technical solutions and organisational procedures. 

Match the protection value of information with the level of protection that different IT solutions can offer.

Read more about how you can Protect your information and what Programs and services are available when you conduct research.

Risk and vulnerability analysis

When planning how to manage information and data within the project, you should conduct a risk and vulnerability analysis. The risk analysis describes likely threats and vulnerabilities linked to your information processing and how these risks should be managed in the project.

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Latest update: 2025-06-03

Learn more about data management and security

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