In order to access provincial data on the residents of British Columbia and/or federal data on Canadian citizens, academic Researchers must complete and submit a Data Access Request. Population Data BC (PopData) is here to guide you through the application process and help you to plan, complete and submit your DAR.

What is a Data Access Request (DAR)?

A Data Access Request (DAR) is a formal document requesting access to data from the Data Steward(s) responsible for that data set.  

In signing a Research Agreement with a public body for access to data, Researchers commit to sending Research Materials (or "pre-publication materials") to the public body in advance of public dissemination. Data Stewards, as those responsible for ensuring appropriate uses of the public body’s data, check that: