Introduction
SAFE (Secure Access to Research Data and e-Infrastructure) is a platform for secure processing, sharing, and analysis of sensitive personal data in research. Developed by the IT division at the University of Bergen and provided through ELIXIR Norway, SAFE enables researchers to work with potentially identifiable human data in a compliant, controlled environment.
The platform supports distributed collaboration — team members anywhere in the world can securely access the same datasets and software tools. Research data can be transferred directly from instruments into SAFE, and all subsequent work happens within the secure environment.
Key Features
- Secure remote access — work with sensitive data from any location with an internet connection
- Shared project environments — team members access the same data and pre-installed software within isolated project areas
- Data transfer from instruments — connect lab instruments directly to SAFE for secure ingestion
- Compliance — designed to meet Norwegian and EU regulations for handling sensitive personal data
- Collaboration across institutions — securely share data and analysis environments with external collaborators
- ELIXIR Norway integration — access provided and supported through ELIXIR Norway
Getting Started
- Contact ELIXIR Norway to request access to SAFE
- Once approved, set up your project area and invite collaborators
- Transfer research data from your instruments into the secure environment
- Access your project from any computer with an internet connection