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ASSURED provides training for the safe and ethical use of sensitive, potentially disclosive data for the research community. We foster Safe Research by Safe People. Visit our webpage: assured-training.org

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Assured.bsky.social @assured.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On 14–15 Sept, the ASSURED Workshop brought together 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 Research Data Center professionals to address AI integration in RDCs & TREs. We explored technical, risk & governance challenges around sensitive data, and how targeted training can bridge these gaps. 👇 / 📸 See image!

image, in ASSURED cooperative colors, summarising the take-home messages of the ASSURED workshop 2026 on AI for handling sensitive data. The 4 key messages: (i) Researchers need the "why" behind rules, while staff need understanding of AI mechanics, and clear criteria for legal and ethical reviews, (ii) Staff need risk tools, data categories, and AI training; researchers need clear usage guidelines and recommended tools, (iii) Grow staff expertise, train researchers, and align on legal AI policies, guidelines, and standard RDC layouts, (iv) Connect regularly: share ideas, build common outputs, secure joint funding, and maintain momentum with post-workshop wrap-ups.

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Assured.bsky.social @assured.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Making sensitive data accessible needs practical skills, not just legal rules. 65% of service providers in a @cessda.bsky.social study named training their top need. The ASSURED project fills this gap with modular e-learning for researchers and certification for data staff. 🔗 assured-training.org

slide showing the results of a CESSDA survey. Here the anwer to the question: What types of support, resources, or conditions would you need to make (any/more) sensitive date available? Between April and May 2025, the group surveyed 20 Service Providers (i.e., institutions that provide access to research data) across Europe to understand what stands in the way of sharing sensitive data, and what support would help. The results were striking. 65% of respondents identified training as a core need, ahead of legal expertise or guidance (55%) and examples of best practice (45%). License of the slide CC-BY CESSDA.

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Assured.bsky.social @assured.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Meet Dr. Frederic Gerdon, the newest member of the ASSURED project at @gesis.org 🛡️With expertise in empirical research, teaching, and data ethics, Frederic is developing training modules to help researchers handle sensitive data safely and responsibly. Read more: assured-training.org/news/

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Assured.bsky.social @assured.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Happy Holidays from ASSURED! 2025 was huge: we launched our platform, piloted sensitive data modules, and built our GDPR suite. Join us in 2026! Our workshop was accepted for IDCC in Zagreb. Register here: t1p.de/8ltfu Thanks for your support! See you in 2026! ✨

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Assured.bsky.social @assured.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🚨 Are you the future of secure research? 🚨 We're hiring a Research Associate to lead our new Safe Researcher Training project (ASSURED) and work within the GESIS Secure Data Center. If you know TREs, R/Python, and data privacy, click to learn more! 👇 t1p.de/aql0u

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Assured.bsky.social @assured.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! This year has been a successful one for ASSURED and we can't wait to share further advances in 2025! We are delighted with the interest shown in our project and thankful for your support!

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Assured.bsky.social @assured.bsky.social · 04/07/2024

Now you can visit our new website assured-training.org

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