Data management & data processing

Sensitive data at SURF

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What is SURF's role in working with sensitive data?
What does SURF do with secure data management?
Why does SURF explore new technologies in secure data management?
What are the benefits and revenues of these explorations?

What is SURF's role in working with sensitive data?

Working with sensitive data can be challenging, and SURF’s role is to make that process as smooth and secure as possible. We provide services that help researchers work effectively with sensitive data while ensuring that all requirements set by data providers are fully met. We collaborate closely with research communities that have long-standing expertise in handling and sharing sensitive data. Through these partnerships, we continually refine our services to support researchers in the most reliable and practical way.

What does SURF do with secure data management?

SURF helps by initiating projects that involve processing and analysing large and complex amounts of research data, as well as sharing and accessing it securely. In doing so, we research new technologies, share knowledge and develop new services.

Why does SURF explore new technologies in secure data management?

At SURF we are always looking for insight into the impact and potential added value of new technologies. Several projects bring together needs and new technologies in data processing and data management. We research and validate these new technologies, including proofs of concept and pilots.

What are the benefits and revenues of these explorations?

We also potentially create new services and/or additions to existing services from SURF’s service portfolio. In this way, we strengthen the innovative power of both the SURF members and the SURF organisation.