New decision on discarding research records
Mid Sweden University has adopted a new decision on the discarding of records in research activities. The decision replaces the previous decision from 2014 and aims to provide clearer and more consistent rules for how research records and research data are managed over time.
For researchers, the main points are:
- the discarding period for research data (primary data) remains 13 years
- the discarding period is calculated from the last publication based on the research data
- when no publication takes place, there are clear instructions for how discarding should be assessed
- the decision applies retroactively, meaning that older research records may also be covered
- more types of research records are included and described more clearly than before
The decision was developed in dialogue with the organisation and has been subject to an internal consultation process. Feedback received has resulted in clarifications in the final decision.
The decision is available in the Registry of Public Records: MIUN 2025/3085
Want to know more?
For practical guidance on how the decision should be applied, please see the Archive and Registry web pages (in Swedish), section Management of research records.
If you have questions or need support in a specific project, you are welcome to contact the archivist.