myLaminin Perspectives

Data sharing tests ethics, privacy and governance in research. This article explains how regulations like General Data Protection Regulation, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act require clear purpose, data minimization and proof of compliance. It shows how commercial RDM SaaS platforms embed safeguards, metadata, controlled access and audit trails to reduce risk, support interoperability and stre

CoreTrustSeal certification sets the global baseline for trustworthy research data repositories. This article explains what CoreTrustSeal is, why institutions pursue it, and why researchers and funders should look for it. Learn how certification supports data integrity, long-term preservation, FAIR principles, regulatory compliance, and open science—and how platforms like myLaminin help organizations achieve CoreTrustSeal readiness efficiently.

How PIPEDA Shapes Privacy Standards in Canada explores how Canada’s federal privacy law governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. From the Ten Fair Information Principles to cross-border data transfers and breach consequences, this article explains why PIPEDA remains central to compliance, research governance, and institutional trust—and what organizations must do to meet rising privacy expectations.

Journal delays, scattered data, and compliance hurdles now decide priority in scientific publishing. myLaminin's latest article reveals how Research Data Management, preprints, FAIR data, and secure global collaboration help researchers publish first without cutting ethical or regulatory corners.

Researchers today must navigate a complex landscape of privacy, security, and compliance requirements. This compliance primer breaks down five key frameworks—HIPAA, PHIPA, PIPEDA, GDPR, and NIST 800-171—highlighting what they cover, how they differ, and why they matter. Learn how consent, data protection, technical security, and cross-border responsibilities intersect, and what research teams need to stay compliant in a global, data-driven environment.