Is there a template for data transfer agreements?

In short
There is currently not a specific template tailoured to data transfer agreements but there is a general template that can be used and adapted for data transfer purposes. Read more below.
 

Data transfers
When sharing data with or receiving data from an external organisation, there are several legal aspects to keep in mind. These may apply, for example, when a department or project at SLU provides research data to another organisation upon request, or when you receive data from an external source for research purposes. In such cases, a formal agreement/contract may be helpful to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties regarding the management and use of the data. However, as a public authority SLU is bound by legislation that impacts what is possible to regulate in an agreement. A common question regarding data transfer agreements is whether usage can be restricted or not. SLU must follow Swedish regulations concerning public access to official documents (see final section on this page). 

To determine whether you need a formal data agreement and to get help preparing one you should contact Legal affairs. On their web page, under Contract management, there are guidelines for entering into various types of agreements. There is currently not a specific template tailoured to data transfer agreements but there is a general template that can be used and adapted for data transfer purposes.

• Legal affairs | Medarbetarwebben - see "Agreement template" under "Links". 

There is also a Swedish template on the Swedish version of the page:

• Juridik | Medarbetarwebben

Data sharing in collaboration projects
In research projects that involve several organisations it is important to agree on rights and obligations, both on an overall level and for data management. This can be covered in a general collaboration agreement, such as a Consortium Agreement, or in a separate agreement. It should also be mentioned in your data management plan. See the following related FAQs for more information about this:

• Do we need to set up a data agreement with our project partner, and is there a template for this?
• I need to write a data management plan. How do I get started with this?

Data as official documents
Note that as a public authority, SLU has a duty to archive its official documents ("allmänna handlingar"). Research data, including such that contain personal data, are generally considered official documents and must be released to those requesting them unless they are considered confidential under Swedish law. An agreement cannot override this duty. 

Note that data management plans and agreements/contracts should be registered in the SLU records management system Public 360 once set up. Contact an administrator at your department who is responsible for registry and archiving routines ("RA-rollen") for assistance with this.