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Accessing data

Direct download is the normal delivery method for public data. Additional conditions apply only where they are necessary.

  • Public data
    Download the published version and its documentation directly from the study page.
  • Access on request
    Submit a request from the study page; the intended use and applicable conditions are shown before submission.
  • Highly sensitive data
    Delivery is arranged individually and may require a controlled environment or, exceptionally, secure physical media.

A simple route

  • Find the study and review its metadata and variables.
  • Check the access level of the required version.
  • Download directly or complete the indicated request.
  • Follow the licence, cite the version used and protect the data throughout the project.

CDs are not a routine dissemination method. They may be considered only for strictly restricted or confidential data when this is the safest agreed solution.

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