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As the research ecosystem evolves, journals are increasingly called upon to serve as stewards of responsible data-sharing policies from funders, institutions, and the wider scientific community. But what makes a good research data policy -- and how can editorial teams implement policies that build trust, reduce workload, and align with the evolving needs of researchers?

This hands-on session offers practical guidance for editors, publishers, and societies on crafting and applying effective journal policies. Attendees will come away with actionable strategies to support authors, streamline editorial processes, enhance research integrity, and align with funder and institutional mandates.

Key topics will include:

• The hallmarks of a strong journal research data policy and why clarity matters.
• Practical methods for supporting policy compliance and reducing editorial burden.
• The citation and visibility benefits of linking publications to open research data.
• Introducing the concept of "Research Stacks": a framework for connecting articles to data, protocols, and code to enhance reproducibility and accessibility.
• How journals can act as trusted signals of research quality, reinforcing public trust in science.
• Updates on U.S. federal mandates (e.g., the Nelson Memo), global funder trends, and emerging initiatives that align publishing practices with open science goals.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to build practical, enforceable data policies that benefit authors, editors, funders, and the broader research community.