Once the work has been completed on preparing the data and documentation, the ISSDA webpage for your data study is created using the information you supplied in the Depositor Form.
Metadata and documentation are always freely available
Open Access Datasets are made available without restrictions
Restricted Access Datasets must be requested through the ISSDA Data Request Process
In order to access restricted access data, researchers need to first submit an application form which can be accessed from the relevant data study page. This form collects information on all individuals who will have access to the dataset and a brief overview of how the data will be used. Users also agree to and sign an End User Licence.
Datasets are sent out via a secure online download service, called (opens in a new window)FileSender. The datasets are password protected and encrypted.
Where ISSDA receives requests for data outside the conditions of the ISSDA Deposit Agreement these requests are forwarded to the data provider.
ISSDA deals with follow-up user enquiries but, on occasion, may need to contact the depositing organisation for assistance with an enquiry. For this purpose ISSDA requests details of one or more persons who can be contacted if the ISSDA needs to consult with you or clarify any matters concerning the data.
ISSDA can supply back to the depositing organisation statistical details of data use e.g. number of requests, type of researcher, location of researcher and details of the research project for which the data is required.
Please contact (opens in a new window)issda@ucd.ie to request user statistics.