This document discusses copyright considerations for research data. It explains that primary research data and secondary data may be protected by copyright or database rights. Whether copyright protects research data depends on how the data is created, shared, and reused. Special considerations include determining who owns the copyright - the researcher, university, or research funder. Permission should always be checked when planning to share or reuse data due to variations in copyright laws between jurisdictions. Resources are provided to help researchers understand copyright as it relates to sharing and using research data, including on social media platforms.