The Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) Sensitive Data Expert Group (SDEG) is currently seeking applications for new membership, for terms beginning in August 2024 and extending until July 2026.  

The SDEG is a community of practice and advisory group working to promote and develop resources and training for researchers and administrators working with sensitive data, as well as advising the Alliance and other stakeholders on issues related to sensitive data.

The SDEG welcomes active participation from early career to seasoned professionals engaged in RDM, analysis, legal, or infrastructure support in the area of sensitive data. This involves monthly meetings and progressing work undertaken by the SDEG and working groups between meetings. The SDEG offers members a supportive forum for discussion and information sharing around relevant topics and tools, presentations from guest speakers, events and workshops, and the ability to contribute to group activities and the development of shared goals and objectives. 

Please submit your application through the expression of interest form by end of day August 2, 2024. For more information, please contact Victoria Smith, Data Governance & Ethics Lead at victoria.smith@alliancecan.ca. 

More info and link to Expression of Interest:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRDx5-rX91eRAM_8WKx58aIP8UkO5MTw4My5WDEMTY-6vbYw/viewform