Open AccessThe law on what documents scientists must keep and disclose
Author(s) -
Gerrard Michael B.,
Sheargold Elizabeth
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2012eo440002
Subject(s) - law , action (physics) , legal advice , freedom of information , event (particle physics) , political science , business , quantum mechanics , physics
Recently, several climate scientists have received demands to produce their raw data, working notes, e‐mails, letters, or other communications. These demands may come in the form of subpoenas, U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, or requests during litigation. Below are some general guidelines for scientists about complying with their document retention and disclosure obligations, both as a matter of routine practice and in the event of legal action. This article concerns only U.S. laws and is not legal advice, which should be sought from the scientist's lawyers or those of his or her employer.