Question
Do I need a lawyer to license data?
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Short answer
It is strongly recommended. A data license involves rights, privacy, confidentiality and liability terms. Counsel can check customer and vendor contracts and review the agreement before you sign.
Part of: How licensing works
Explanation#
Many companies use their existing outside counsel.
Clear dataset documentation shortens legal review.
Rights and privacy#
- Confirm customer, vendor and employee agreements allow the use
- Remove or de-identify personal details before anything leaves the company
- Approve the final dataset and permitted uses in writing
How licensing works#
A business describes its data, buyer demand is assessed, scope and permitted use are proposed, the data is prepared and de-identified, an agreement is signed, and the approved dataset is delivered. See data licensing for detail.
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