# Latest **URL:** https://datashield.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://datashield.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://datashield.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://datashield.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Introductions to the group](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/introductions-to-the-group/20)
**Author:** [@olly](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/olly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2024 14:30 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/introductions-to-the-group/20 "2024-01-06T14:30:38Z")
Hi! I’m Olly Butters. I am part of the Newcastle University group under Paul Burton. I am mostly interested in the infrastructural side of DataSHIELD. --- ## [Welcome to the DataSHIELD Discourse](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-datashield-discourse/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 January 2019 18:01 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-datashield-discourse/7 "2019-01-02T18:01:31Z")
About This forum is to support users and contributors of the DataSHIELD project - an open source software and infrastructure for the privacy protected distributed analysis of sensitive data. Please make posts in the rel… --- ## [Proposal on Updating the Constitution: vote now closed - VOTE RESULTS](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-on-updating-the-constitution-vote-now-closed-vote-results/1552)
**Author:** [@SimonParker](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/SimonParker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2026 08:51 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-on-updating-the-constitution-vote-now-closed-vote-results/1552 "2026-09-18T08:51:37Z")
Dear all, As set out in PROPOSAL: resolution to update the Constitution, the Steering Committee has asked for all Voting Members to express their view on whether or not the DataSHIELD Community should adopt the proposed… --- ## [Results of R Lint code scan](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/results-of-r-lint-code-scan/1580)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 12:55 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/results-of-r-lint-code-scan/1580 "2026-09-17T12:55:41Z")
We are using “R lint” for code checking, it is producsing numerous messages about the use of “::”. For example: Don’t use :: to access data.table, which is already imported from data.table. Do you prefer the use of “… --- ## [Last week for DataSHIELD Conference Registration](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/last-week-for-datashield-conference-registration/1579)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2026 07:14 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/last-week-for-datashield-conference-registration/1579 "2026-09-13T07:14:57Z")
Last week to register for DataSHIELD Conference 2026, 6–9 October - with dedicated training, individual day rates and full conference registration available. Whether you’re interested in learning about DataSHIELD, feder… --- ## [DataSHIELD Drop-in Wednesday 16th September](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-drop-in-wednesday-16th-september/1578)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 13:04 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/datashield-drop-in-wednesday-16th-september/1578 "2026-09-11T13:04:02Z")
The regular Wednesday Morning DataSHIELD Drop-in will be 10am-11am CEST (9am-10am BST) Drop-in Zoom Link All question welcome… --- ## [Creation of "Events" category](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/creation-of-events-category/1549)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 11:02 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/creation-of-events-category/1549 "2026-09-11T11:02:32Z")
I would like to propose we create a “Events” category within the Forum, and include the DataSHIELD calendar in its description. Stuart --- ## [Message from CRAN about "gamlss.dist"](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/message-from-cran-about-gamlss-dist/1571)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 20:04 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/message-from-cran-about-gamlss-dist/1571 "2026-09-10T20:04:16Z")
I have received the message from the CRAN “… package gamlss.dist is now scheduled for archival on 2026-09-27, and archiving this will necessitate also archiving its CRAN strong reverse dependencies.” Is the methods “ds.… --- ## [Molgenis Armadillo 5.17.2 Release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/molgenis-armadillo-5-17-2-release/1553)
**Author:** [@mkslofstra](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/mkslofstra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 14:16 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/molgenis-armadillo-5-17-2-release/1553 "2026-08-28T14:16:08Z")
:rocket: Armadillo v5.17.2 is out! :tada: This release brings some exciting improvements and important fixes for Armadillo users: :package: Upload & download workspaces You can now easily upload and download workspaces,… --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-08-21](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-08-21/1551)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 11:45 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-08-21/1551 "2026-08-19T11:45:33Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 21st August 2026 at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting Please add any item you wish to discuss to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-08-21 S… --- ## [Draft Package contributions policy](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/draft-package-contributions-policy/1544)
**Author:** [@tkariya](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/tkariya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 09:45 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/draft-package-contributions-policy/1544 "2026-08-05T09:45:17Z")
Hi all, I’m Theertha Kariyathan, a Research Software Engineer – DataSHIELD, working with Olly Butters and Becca Wilson. I’m drafting a set of recommended practices for contributing to the DataSHIELD packages. I’d reall… --- ## [PROPOSAL: resolution to update the Constitution](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-resolution-to-update-the-constitution/1529)
**Author:** [@asm](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/asm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 08:00 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-resolution-to-update-the-constitution/1529 "2026-08-04T08:00:40Z")
Following its meeting last week, the Steering Committee is making a proposal to amend the Constitution. Detail Section 5.5 This section currently states: "The Steering Committee provides overall leadership to the … --- ## [Proposal procedure](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-procedure/1528)
**Author:** [@asm](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/asm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 07:58 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/proposal-procedure/1528 "2026-08-04T07:58:27Z")
This post summarises the Community’s decision-making process as of the beginning of August 2026. For clarity, “Q is half of the square root of the number of current Voting Members. K is Q or 5, whichever is the smaller.… --- ## [SAVE THE DATE: DataSHIELD conference 2026](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/save-the-date-datashield-conference-2026/1431)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2026 07:54 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/save-the-date-datashield-conference-2026/1431 "2026-07-23T07:54:24Z")
The 2026 DataSHIELD conference will take place 6th-9th October, Liverpool UK. Event website coming soon. Anyone wanting to join the conference organising comittee, please email datashield@liverpool.ac.uk to be added to … --- ## [Communications policies and processes – feedback requested](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/communications-policies-and-processes-feedback-requested/1507)
**Author:** [@SianCunningham](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/SianCunningham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 13:18 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/communications-policies-and-processes-feedback-requested/1507 "2026-06-29T13:18:03Z")
To help support a consistent approach to communications across the DataSHIELD community, we have developed a number of draft policies, processes and supporting resources. These have now been added to the Communications s… --- ## [Unable to attend DataSHIELD Drop-In this today (24/06/2026)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-today-24-06-2026/1505)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 00:11 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-today-24-06-2026/1505 "2026-06-24T00:11:11Z")
Due to meeting I won’t be able to attend this weeks DataSHIELD Drop-in meeting today, Wednesday Morning (24/06/2026). Stuart --- ## [Draft "Sign Posts" document on the wiki](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/draft-sign-posts-document-on-the-wiki/1504)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2026 12:03 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/draft-sign-posts-document-on-the-wiki/1504 "2026-06-19T12:03:10Z")
I have created a draft “Sign Posts” page for the wiki: https://wiki.datashield.org/en/sign-posts. Projects and research areas need to be extended. If you have addition please feel free to add them. Stuart --- ## [New package list](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-package-list/1503)
**Author:** [@olly](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/olly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 14:39 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-package-list/1503 "2026-06-11T14:39:09Z")
I’ve been putting together a new list of packages which pulls in information from the package itself, CRAN and GitHub. This all gets updated daily so new releases etc should automatically appear. I’ve had to make a few g… --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-05-29](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-05-29/1483)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 09:17 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-05-29/1483 "2026-06-01T09:17:47Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 29th May 2026 at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting Please add any item you wish to discuss to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-05-29 It … --- ## [Roadmap documents in Wiki](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/roadmap-documents-in-wiki/1498)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2026 14:33 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/roadmap-documents-in-wiki/1498 "2026-05-29T14:33:44Z")
In response to an Action arising from Tech Core Meeting this morning I have created four wiki-pages: The purpose of these pages are to detail and debate the plans for the release planned in the same time period as the d… --- ## [Unable to attend DataSHIELD Drop-In this week (20/05/2026)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-week-20-05-2026/1482)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 10:00 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-week-20-05-2026/1482 "2026-05-18T10:00:51Z")
Due to DataSHIELD SC meeting I won’t be able to attend this weeks DataSHIELD Drop-in meeting on Wednesday Morning (20/05/2026). Stuart --- ## [Questions for DataSHIELD community](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/questions-for-datashield-community/1481)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 15:45 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/questions-for-datashield-community/1481 "2026-05-07T15:45:13Z")
Questions for DataSHIELD community: Roxygen 8.0.0: Does anyone know if the DataSHIELD packages (client and server) should be migrated to Roxygen 8.0.0? R 4.6.0: Does any DataSHIELD users of developers require R 4.6.0 s… --- ## [Unable to attend DataSHIELD Drop-In this week](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-week/1477)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2026 10:53 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-week/1477 "2026-04-20T10:53:43Z")
Due to another commitment I won’t be able to attend this weeks DataSHIELD drop-in meeting on Wednesday Morning (22/04/2026). Stuart --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-04-17](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-04-17/1476)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 15:38 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-04-17/1476 "2026-04-13T15:38:13Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 17th April 2026 at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting Please add any item you wish to discuss to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-04-17 --- ## [Opal 2FA questions](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-2fa-questions/1461)
**Author:** [@florian.schwarz](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/florian.schwarz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2026 06:07 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/opal-2fa-questions/1461 "2026-04-09T06:07:48Z")
Hi @yannick et al., I have two questions regarding the 2FA on Opal: When the 2FA is enforced, the user can still disable it themselves in the Opal UI (after setting it up). I am not sure if that is possible so that u… --- ## [New papers using DataSHIELD](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-papers-using-datashield/1379)
**Author:** [@olly](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/olly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2026 09:52 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-papers-using-datashield/1379 "2026-03-09T09:52:21Z")
Are there any new papers which have used DataSHIELD that have been published recently? I’m looking to update the list at: Cheers! --- ## [Open meeting to discuss formalising the community](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/open-meeting-to-discuss-formalising-the-community/1453)
**Author:** [@asm](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/asm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2026 14:23 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/open-meeting-to-discuss-formalising-the-community/1453 "2026-02-26T14:23:41Z")
We’ll hold a meeting to discuss setting up a legal structure for DataSHIELD. This is a “save the date” post. The details are: When: Thursday 5th March 2026 at 15:00 UTC (16:00 CET / 09:00 CST) Duration: 1 hour More in… --- ## [dsBase 6.3.5 relase](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-relase/1460)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2026 16:21 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-relase/1460 "2026-02-23T16:21:00Z")
The release for dsBase 6.3.5 is how available. Release 6.3.5 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub dsBase is also available on the CRAN Changes in release 6.3.5 includes: Addition of mdPatternDS.R Update to glmSLMADSDS.assi… --- ## [Survey to define concepts in Federated Analytics](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/survey-to-define-concepts-in-federated-analytics/1459)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2026 11:49 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/survey-to-define-concepts-in-federated-analytics/1459 "2026-02-23T11:49:36Z")
I am sharing a short survey for professional and public stakeholders. The purpose of the survey is to help define a shared language and glossary of terms for concepts relating to federated data and federated analytics. A… --- ## [dsBase 6.3.5-RC2 release](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-rc2-release/1458)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2026 15:28 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/dsbase-6-3-5-rc2-release/1458 "2026-02-22T15:28:53Z")
The release candidate 2 for dsBase 6.3.5 is how available. Release 6.3.5-RC2 · datashield/dsBase · GitHub Purpose of release candidate, over 6.3.4 is to: Align release versions of dsBase and dsBaseClient Incorporate… [Next page](https://datashield.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)