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Scientific data

2016

Scientific data is produced by experiment, and consists in a raw description of reality, upon which basis scientific theories are developped or confirmed. Upon assesment, interactions between this basic element of knowledge and the legal order can be observed in three stages. First, at the stage of data production. Although the control of this phase falls largely under the control of the scientific community, some legal rules are added to this control, in order to influence on the direction or on the conduct of the research. Second, at the stage of the use of scientific data, because once discovered, data is sometimes directly apprehended by the judge, the legislator or by some professional…