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Bermuda 2.0: reflections from Santa Cruz
Jenny Reardon1, Rachel A Ankeny2, Jenny Bangham3
1Department of Sociology, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, USA.
Gigascience
|April 4, 2017
Summary
The Bermuda Principles guide genomic data sharing, but 20 years later, "openness" presents new complexities. This commentary identifies three key challenges facing modern genomic data sharing practices.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Data Science
Background:
- The 1996 Bermuda Principles established foundational guidelines for genomic data circulation.
- These principles have significantly influenced genomic research and data-sharing policies for two decades.
Observation:
- The concept of "openness" in data sharing has evolved and become more intricate since 1996.
- Current data-sharing landscapes face multifaceted challenges beyond the original scope of the Bermuda Principles.
Findings:
- The commentary identifies and articulates three core contemporary challenges impacting genomic data sharing.
- These challenges reflect the increasing complexity of managing and disseminating large-scale genomic datasets.
Implications:
- Addressing these challenges is crucial for the continued advancement of genomic research and collaborative science.
- Understanding these complexities is vital for updating data-sharing policies and fostering responsible innovation in genomics.