What is your take-down procedure?

    What is a take-down request?

    A take-down request is when you make a request to remove a record in Zenodo which you did not upload yourself.  

    There can be several reasons for a take-down request including but not limited to e.g.:
    • Copyright infringement
    • Personal data
    • Leak of private/sensitive data (i.e. non-personal data)
    • Plagiarism
    • Fraud
    • Misconduct
    • Defamation
    • Hate speech

    Who can request a take-down?

    This depends on the type of request you are making. For instance a copyright infringement request should be made by the copyright holder or legal representative of the copyright holder, while e.g. plagiarism can be reported by anyone.

    How we handle take-down requests?

    We first check the validity of the take-down request - this involves understanding the type of takedown request being made, who is making the request and on which grounds. Once we have established the validity of the request, we usually restrict access to the files and/or full record while we investigate the case. We then inform the uploader of the record of the take-down request and ask for their comments.  Once we have received the comments we will review the information and take a decision. 

    Will you retrieve information from third-parties?

    In certain cases, we may need to reach out to third-parties to confirm or establish facts. If we need to reach out to third-parties we will ask for your consent. Examples include e.g. contacting a publisher or university's research integrity board to have them confirm/deny presence of a case.

    Do share the identity of the uploader/requestor?

    We do not share personal information of neither the requester nor the uploader with each other without your explicit consent. We do share non-personal information necessary for the handling of the request (e.g. which record is subject for the take-down and the reason for the take-down such as copyright infringement).

    Why do you request comments from the uploader?

    We request comments from the uploader's to ensure we have the full picture. We have e.g. handled cases where internal data was made public domain through a court order or where a research integrity board's decision was appealed.

    Is spam considered a take-down request?

    No, we do not consider spam as a take-down request, and thus it does not follow the take-down procedure. 
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