Privacy Notice for the Replication Preprint Notifications Study

Who Collects Data?

Birkbeck College (Birkbeck, University of London) serves as the data controller. The institution is registered with the Information Commissioners Office under number Z718111X.

Contact Information:

• Address: Birkbeck College, Malet St, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@bbk.ac.uk
• Data inquiries: l.wallrich@bbk.ac.uk

Purpose of Data Collection

The collected data are used exclusively for the research project. All data collected will be used confidentially. Research results will be anonymized and cannot be traced to individual participants.

Legal Basis

The university operates under GDPR Article 6(1)(f), utilizing “legitimate interests” as the legal foundation. The processing involves limited personal data—specifically professional contact emails—for sending research notifications and evaluating information aimed at strengthening research integrity.

Data Storage and Usage Duration

Personal data necessary for research participation is retained throughout the project period. Service providers maintain data under processor agreements with the university. Following project completion, anonymized research data must be preserved for a minimum of 10 years.