Requesting access to restricted data

Data Publishers have the option to restrict access to their data.

They may do this to:

• limit the number of users
• be testing or trialling a new dataset
• ensure you agree to specific licence terms

While you may be able to find the data in the data browser, you can’t add, query or export it.

This is shown by a padlock symbol, and the card has no Map button.

Request access to dataset

1. Search for and select the dataset and open the data sheet.

   

2. Select Request Access at the top of the data sheet

   

   This request will be sent to the designated members within the Publisher’s team.

   Note: If you raised a request in error, select Cancel Access Request.

   

3. Once your access has been approved, you will receive an email.

   

4. The data card updates, and shows the Map button

   

   The data sheet also updates.

   

Note: There are different access types that can be granted.

Can Find: you can find the data in the data browser and read its data sheet, but you can’t add it to the map viewer.

Can View: you can also add the data to the map viewer and query it.

Can Download: you can also export (download) the data.

When your request is approved, you are added to a restricted access group, which sets your access type.

Restricted Access Groups

Instead of requesting access to one restricted dataset, you can request access to the entire Restricted Access Group, via a URL.

1. Navigate to the group’s Restricted Access URL and Request Access

   This URL is unique to each group, and can be provided by a Publisher.

   

   This is a faster way to request access to several datasets.

Find all restricted data

You can view all the data that a publisher has shared with you through a restricted access group.

1. In the filters, select Group

2. Select the relevant group

   The data browser now shows only the data shared with you through that group.