This week on the FAIR Data Podcast, Rory is joined by Laurence Horton, Research Data Specialist at the Digital Curation Centre (DCC), for a fascinating conversation covering the latest developments and insights from Laurence's work at the DCC on two new major projects:

1) FAIR IMPACT: designed to enable implementation of FAIR principles for European Open Science Cloud across different scientific research communities and research outputs at a European level, while also focusing on countries and institutions within Europe.

2) Skills for EOSC: training and support for FAIR data-fication in the European Open Science Cloud.

During the conversation, Laurence weaves together insights and the latest developments to present an illustrative account of emerging policies and support for PIDs (Persistent Identifiers), Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), and generalist & domain specific repositories across multiple countries and organizational levels.

Rory and Laurence also discuss FAIR: the good and the bad. Laurence comments on the advent and importance of the CARE principles (Collective benefit, Authority to control, Responsibility, Ethics) - which bring in the rights of individuals - pertaining to how data is collected and used. Laurence also briefly comments on archives and historical representation among marginalized groups, silenced groups and how data librarians and data stewards may play a role in supporting them.

Join us for the full conversation and learn about the latest developments and Laurence's work!