---
type: concept
title: Licensing
tags: [legal, research-data, open-access]
related: [github, daten-management-plan-dmp]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_studium_lehre_forschungsdaten_managen_dmp_daten_man.md"]
---

# Licensing

In the context of research data management, **Licensing** refers to the legal frameworks that define how research data can be shared, reused, and attributed. Selecting an appropriate license is a critical step in a [[daten-management-plan-dmp]] to ensure that data is legally accessible while protecting the rights of the creators.

The [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] recommends using the **choosealicense.com** tool provided by [[github]] to help researchers navigate and select the most suitable license for their specific data needs.