A data sharing agreement is likely to form a binding contract between the organisations that are parties to it.
Both involve the meeting of minds and exchange of promises, but a contract typically entails a more formalized arrangement, often documented in writing, and carries legal enforceability. Conversely, an agreement can be informal and may not always be legally binding.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obliges Controllers and Processors to enter into a legally binding contract governing the processing of personal data when a controller engages a processor to process personal data on its behalf (a 'data processing contract').
A data sharing agreement is an agreement between two or more parties that outlines which data will be shared and, most importantly, how the data can be used. A data sharing agreement can prevent data misuse, data abuse, and unregulated data dissemination.
A collaboration agreement is a legally binding contract between two or more parties, aimed at a mutually beneficial project. Sometimes known as a joint venture agreement or strategic alliance agreement, a collaboration agreement is necessary to define each party's roles and responsibilities.
50/50 joint custody refers to each parent's decision-making rights and placement schedule (Illinois calls these parental responsibilities and parenting time). The best joint custody schedule maximizes parenting time with both parents. Illinois law prefers parents to mutually agree on a schedule.