| 1: | Define your research question. |
| 2: | Make sure your project meets the eligibility requirements under the 5 SAFEs model. |
| 3: | Make sure that you, and your team members meet the eligibility criteria to apply for data. |
| 4: | Identify the data sets and variables that you require to answer your research question. |
| 5: | Complete and submit an Intake Meeting Request form. This meeting with a staff member from our Data Access Unit will help you to plan your DAR and give you the tools and information you need to complete and submit your DAR with confidence. |
Researcher Starter Kit
New to data access and don't know where to start?
The resources below will help orient you to PopData, explain what a Data Access Request involves and outline the Data Access Request process.
Watch our "Administrative Data and You" animation. It explains what we do, how we do it, and how population health research benefits all of us.
Learn about PopData: Who we are and what we do: an overview for Researchers (pdf)
What does a successful DAR look like?
This document shows what information was included in the various sections of a successful Data Access Request. Some information has been redacted for privacy reasons.
Quick links
- The Data Access Process
- Data available and Metadata Central
- Timelines
- Fees and charges
- Frequently asked questions
- Document Central
- Tools and resources
We are here to help!
The Data Access Unit (DAU) at Population Data BC (PopData) provides help and guidance to Researchers throughout the Data Access Request Process. Contact us at: dataaccess@popdata.bc.ca.
