Intellectual Property Rights Framework for Data Transfer in Management Information Systems: A Systematic Review

Document Type : Research َ Article

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1 Ph.D. Student in Information Retrieval, Kish Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant professor, Information Science & Knowledge Management, University of Tehran, Tehran. Iran

3 Professor, Department of Private and Islamic Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

10.30484/nastinfo.2026.3887.2352

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to identify the appropriate intellectual property legal framework for data transfer in management information systems (MIS) and analyze related intellectual property rights. Given the digital transformation and the importance of data as strategic assets, the need to develop a comprehensive framework for the safe and legal transfer of data in organizations is increasingly felt.
Method: This research is of an applied-developmental type with a qualitative approach and a systematic literature review method was used to collect data. After searching in reputable databases such as ScienceDirect, IEEE, ProQuest, Irandoc and ISC with relevant keywords, then based on the systematic review steps and the elimination of irrelevant items in three stages of studying the title, abstract and full text, 23 texts (books, articles and reports) were selected and analyzed based on precise criteria (the presence of keywords in the title, main keywords in the text, and language restrictions). Qualitative content analysis was conducted using the summary and coding method, with a coefficient of agreement between coders (Krippendorff alpha) of 0.88.
Findings: The legal framework for data transfer in MIS includes five main dimensions: privacy laws, data security laws, data sharing laws, cross-border data transfer laws, and accountability and responsibility laws. Also, five related intellectual property rights components were identified: copyright, patent, trademark, design, and trade secret.
Conclusion: This study shows that effective data transfer management in MIS requires simultaneous attention to legal, security, and technical dimensions. The proposed framework can help organizations design data transfer policies, reduce legal risks, and improve intellectual property protection. Given the dynamism of digital technologies, continuous updating of this framework and education of stakeholders (managers, IT professionals, and regulators) are essential. It is recommended that organizations take practical steps to comply with this framework by developing specific guidelines and conducting periodic audits.
 

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  • Receive Date: 13 August 2025
  • Revise Date: 22 October 2025
  • Accept Date: 17 November 2025
  • Publish Date: 12 May 2026

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