{"id":3092,"date":"2026-03-06T14:45:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/?page_id=3092"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:40:39","slug":"protecting-sharing-data-at-bu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/data-use\/data-sharing-guide\/protecting-sharing-data-at-bu\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting &#038; Sharing Data at BU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: Inter, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #1f2937; background: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 18px 16px 8px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #5f6b7a; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 14px 16px 18px 16px; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;\"><a href=\"#who\" style=\"color: #1f2937; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\">Who it\u2019s for<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#responsibilities\" style=\"color: #1f2937; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\">Responsibilities<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#internal\" style=\"color: #1f2937; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\">Internal sharing<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#third\" style=\"color: #1f2937; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\">Third-party sharing<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#check\" style=\"color: #1f2937; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\">Confidence check<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#support\" style=\"color: #1f2937; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\">Get help<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#resources\" style=\"color: #1f2937; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\">Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 14px 16px 18px 16px; font-size: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;\"><a href=\"#resources\" style=\"color: #1f2937; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\"><span style=\"color: #5f6b7a; font-size: 18px; background-color: initial;\">BU\u2019s data represents people, research, and our shared mission. Everyone who works with University information, whether you analyze it, share it, or simply view it, helps uphold the trust that keeps BU strong. This page shows how to protect data, share it responsibly, and collaborate confidently within BU\u2019s Data Enablement and Information Security framework.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcfcfd 100%); border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 68px 0 48px 0;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; align-items: stretch;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 620px; min-width: 300px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px;\"><a href=\"#responsibilities\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: #cc0000; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none;\">Start with your responsibilities<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#resources\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: #ffffff; color: #1f2937; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none;\">Jump to resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 360px; min-width: 300px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.2; color: #1f2937;\">Quick guidance<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; color: #5f6b7a; font-size: 16px;\">Know your data type and channel before you share.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li><strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">Classify:<\/strong> Restricted, Confidential, Internal, or Public.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">Minimize:<\/strong> Share the least data needed; mask small counts.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">Authorize:<\/strong> Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/about-asir\/data-enablement-at-boston-university\/data-roles-responsibilities\/data-roles\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Data Trustee<\/a> for higher-risk or broader sharing. Make sure a Data Use Agreement is in place.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">Secure:<\/strong> Use BU-approved platforms such as SharePoint, Teams, and encrypted email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">Questions? <a href=\"mailto:datagov@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">datagov@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"who\" style=\"padding: 62px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.15; color: #1f2937;\">Who this is for<\/h2>\n<p style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0; color: #5f6b7a; font-size: 17px;\">This guidance is for <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">all BU faculty, staff, administrators, student employees, and affiliates<\/strong> who handle University data\u2014even if you do not hold a formal data governance role. If you work with data in any way, you are part of BU\u2019s data ecosystem. Your choices protect privacy, ensure compliance, and enable data-driven progress across the University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"responsibilities\" style=\"padding: 62px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 28px 0; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.15; color: #1f2937;\">Your responsibilities<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">1) Protect data thoughtfully<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>Know the <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/data-classification-policy\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><strong>classification<\/strong><\/a>:<\/span> Restricted Use, Confidential, Internal, or Public. Learn more by reviewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/data-use\/data-sharing-guide\/\">Data Sharing Guide<\/a><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Store and handle data only in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/about\/policies\/microsoft-365-security-policy\/\"><strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">approved systems<\/strong><\/a> for that classification.<\/li>\n<li>Limit access to those with a <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">legitimate business need<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Apply <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/files\/2024\/04\/Data-Sharing-Guide-by-Area-and-Classification.pdf\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">masking and minimum-cell-siz<\/a>e<\/strong><\/span> rules when sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">2) Share responsibly &amp; transparently<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>Share only via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/data-use\/data-sharing-guide\/\"><strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">approved Sharing Mechanisms<\/span><\/strong><\/a> such as SharePoint, Teams, and encrypted email.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">recipients, purpose, and authorization<\/strong> before sending.<\/li>\n<li>Remove hidden tabs, notes, or IDs not intended for others.<\/li>\n<li>Label files with <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">classification<\/strong> and <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">intended use<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">3) Engage Data Governance &amp; InfoSec<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>For <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">sensitive or novel uses, you<\/strong> may need submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/data-use-agreements\/\">Data Use Agreement (DUA)<\/a>. contact your Data Trustee if you are unsure if your use case requires a DUA.<\/li>\n<li>Align with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/data-use\/data-sharing-guide\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Data Sharing Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/1-2-b-data-access-management-policy\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Data Access Management Policy (1.2.B)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Loop in Information Security for external or novel sharing and vendor use.<\/li>\n<li>Questions? <a href=\"mailto:datagov@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">datagov@bu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"internal\" style=\"padding: 62px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #cc0000; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Collaboration<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 28px 0; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.15; color: #1f2937;\">Sharing data within BU<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid #cdebd4; background: #f3fbf5;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">You\u2019re on the right track when<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>The purpose is academic, administrative or operational.<\/li>\n<li>Classification and access permissions are verified.<\/li>\n<li>Aggregates respect <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">masking<\/strong> and <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">minimum-cell-size.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid #f2dfb0; background: #fffaf0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">Take an extra moment when<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>Data includes identifiers or could re-identify individuals when combined.<\/li>\n<li>You are merging data from multiple systems.<\/li>\n<li>The audience is broad, such as leadership or multi-unit distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"third\" style=\"padding: 62px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.15; color: #1f2937;\">Sharing data with third parties<\/h2>\n<div style=\"padding: 24px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid #ffd7d7; background: #fff7f7; margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">New step \u2014 Contact your Data Trustee<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">If you plan to share beyond your usual audience, combine datasets in ways that increase risk, or send data outside BU, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/about-asir\/data-enablement-at-boston-university\/data-roles-responsibilities\/data-roles\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">contact your Data Trustee<\/a> early to confirm approvals, conditions of use, and the appropriate channel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ol style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>Identify the <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">classification<\/strong> and the <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">purpose<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm whether <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">Trustee approval<\/strong> is required.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the correct <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">agreement<\/strong> is in place. For broader sharing, sensitive data, research, or higher-risk use cases, review the <a href=\"#\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Data Use Agreement guidance page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use an <strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">approved secure transfer<\/strong>, such as encrypted sharing or a secure portal.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #1f2937;\">Document<\/strong> what was shared, with whom, when, and why.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 18px 0 0 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">Unsure? Pause and email <a href=\"mailto:datagov@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">datagov@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"check\" style=\"padding: 62px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcfcfd 100%);\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.15; color: #1f2937;\">Ready to share?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin-top: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<div style=\"width: 38px; height: 38px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: #cc0000; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800;\">1<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">Classify<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>What kind of data is this?<\/li>\n<li>Which classification applies: Restricted, Confidential, Internal, or Public?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<div style=\"width: 38px; height: 38px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: #cc0000; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800;\">2<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">Minimize<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>Share only what is necessary for the purpose.<\/li>\n<li>Remove identifiers and mask small counts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<div style=\"width: 38px; height: 38px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: #cc0000; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800;\">3<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">Authorize &amp; secure<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>Do I have the required approvals, including Trustee approval if needed?<\/li>\n<li>Am I using a BU-approved secure method?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 18px 0 0 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">Yes to all three? Share with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 62px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #cc0000; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Rapid Response<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.15; color: #1f2937;\">If something goes wrong<\/h2>\n<ol style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li>Stop sharing or retract access if possible.<\/li>\n<li>Notify <a href=\"mailto:datagov@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">datagov@bu.edu<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/security\/cyber-security\/sensitive-data\/reporting\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Information Security<\/a> immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Share what happened, when, to whom, and the channel used confidentially.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 18px 0 0 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">Early reporting helps us respond quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"support\" style=\"padding: 62px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 28px 0; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.15; color: #1f2937;\">Get support<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">Data Enablement<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">Policy and sharing guidance, roles and approvals, and usage questions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a href=\"mailto:dataenablement@bu.edu\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: #cc0000; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none;\">Email Data Enablement<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #1f2937;\">Information Security<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #5f6b7a;\">Access control reviews, secure transfer methods, and technical safeguards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/1-2-b-data-access-management-policy\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: #ffffff; color: #1f2937; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none;\">Data Access Management Policy (1.2.B)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"resources\" style=\"padding: 62px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #cc0000; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Key Resources<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.15; color: #1f2937;\">Policies &amp; guides<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #5f6b7a;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/data-use\/data-sharing-guide\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Data Sharing Guide<\/a> \u2014 How to share data securely within and beyond BU.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/data-use\/data-policies\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Data Policies<\/a> \u2014 Classification, protection standards, and usage policies.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/about-asir\/data-enablement-at-boston-university\/data-roles-responsibilities\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Data Enablement Roles &amp; Responsibilities<\/a> \u2014 Who does what across BU.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/about-asir\/data-enablement-at-boston-university\/data-roles-responsibilities\/data-roles\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Find Your Data Trustee<\/a> \u2014 Contact the right Trustee for approvals and questions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asir\/data-use\/data-usage\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Data Usage Resources<\/a> \u2014 Definitions, tools, and everyday best practices.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/1-2-b-data-access-management-policy\/\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Information Security: Data Access Management Policy (1.2.B)<\/a> \u2014 Requirements for granting, reviewing, and removing access to University data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 24px 0 0 0;\"><a href=\"#top\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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