myLaminin Perspectives

Research is increasingly collaborative, complex, and global. Whether it’s a multi‑site clinical study, a cross‑university climate project, or a public‑private health data initiative, researchers now work across institutions and nations. That kind of collaboration depends on systems—not just goodwill. Platforms like myLaminin provide secure support for research operations and data exchange via robust repositories, role‑based access, metadata standards, FAIR compliance, and aud

In today’s data-driven world, electronic record compliance is essential to operational success and regulatory survival. From GDPR to HIPAA and PIPEDA, organizations must follow strict standards to store, protect, and dispose of data responsibly. Tools like audit trails, encryption, and role-based access help reduce risk. For research institutions, platforms like myLaminin simplify this process—supporting secure, compliant, and collaborative data management at every stage.

Managing personal health information in Ontario means complying with PHIPA—one of Canada’s strongest health privacy laws. From consent management to secure access and audit trails, PHIPA sets clear rules for custodians and their partners. This beginner’s guide breaks down who’s covered, what’s required, and how platforms like myLaminin can help meet over 80% of PHIPA’s requirements—making privacy compliance easier for healthcare and research teams alike.

PIPEDA is Canada’s key privacy law, regulating how organizations handle personal data. Compliance ensures legal protection and builds customer trust. Based on ten core principles—like consent, accountability, and transparency—PIPEDA requires strong privacy policies, employee training, and ongoing audits. This article explores how to meet these requirements, overcome common challenges, and go beyond compliance to promote ethical data practices and long-term trust.

Discovery lies at the heart of research, but without solid data management, even the best datasets risk becoming unusable. Whether you're working solo or on a global team, good RDM keeps data organized, secure, and reusable—long after a project ends. Tools like myLaminin simplify this by supporting key practices like structured file naming, standardized metadata, and secure backups. As funder and journal expectations grow, effective data management is no longer optional - it’