MICRODATA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About Microdata

• What is microdata?
• What microdata products are available?
• What are the three types of microdata available?
• What level of detail is available from different microdata products?
• How much does microdata access cost?
• What skills and software is required to use microdata?
• How is microdata confidentialised in order to protect survey participant's privacy?
• Is there information on how to confidentialise my own microdata?
• Does ABS guarantee that microdata and systems are free from errors?
  

• How do I apply for microdata?
• Who can apply for microdata access?
• How do I know if my organisation is approved to use microdata?
• Can I use microdata in more than one organisation?
• Who can qualify as a Responsible Officer?
• What is meant by 'Statistical Purpose'?
  

• Is my university part of the ABS/Universities Australia Agreement?
• Does the ABS/Universities Australia Agreement give me access to Luxembourg Income Study?
  

• What are the obligations of a microdata user?
• What are the conditions for DataLab access?
• What are the conditions for Remote Access Data Laboratory (RADL) access?
• What are the responsibilities of a Responsible Officer?
• What is the role and responsibilities of a Contact Officer?
• Can I collaborate with others on my microdata research?
• Can I share microdata or microdata output?
• What are the penalties for breaching a microdata undertaking?
• How do I cite the microdata I have used in my research?
• What is the ABS liability position regarding microdata?
• What are the licence provisions and what copyright information do I need to know?