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What is ckanext-requestdata?

The ckanext-requestdata extension allows data maintainers to publish metadata only datasets, making users aware a dataset is available without being required to upload the file(s).

An interested user can indicate their interest in accessing full dataset(s) to a dataset maintainer by choosing “Request Data” on the dataset page.

Requests are managed by dataset maintainers through new dashboards (separate dashboards for users, organizations and system adminis). Requests are grouped into "new requests", "open requests" and "archived requests".

Why use ckanext-requestdata?

• Make others aware that your data is available
• Publish dataset metadata without uploading a file(s)
• Once a user requests access, you can decide exactly what to share
• Data may contain personal identifiable information
• You may need to restrict access to sensitive data

How users request resources from a metadata only dataset

For a metadata-only dataset, instead of a data resources being made accessible, users can indicate their interest to the dataset maintainer by choosing “Request Data”.

Dataset maintainers receive a request notification after an interested user has entered their contact details and request, detailing why they would like to access the data.

Maintainers are notified by email, as well as an alert through the UI.

Where can maintainers manage metadata only dataset requests?

There are seperate user, organization and admin dashboards from where maintainers can accept or decline requests.

For more info check the Requests pages