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What is ckanext-requestdata?

This extension allows data maintainers to publish dataset metadata only, making users aware of a datasets existence without actually uploading the file(s).

A interested user can indicate to the dataset maintainer they they would like to access data by selecting “Request data” on the dataset page and also send a personalized message to the maintainer. Requests are then managed by a new dashboard (seperate dashboards for users, organizations and system administrators), displaying all requests. The requests are grouped into "new requests", "open requests" and "archived requests".

Why use ckanext-requestdata?

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

How to request resources from a metadata only dataset

For a metadata-only dataset, instead of the resources being available, an interested user can indicate to the dataset maintainer their interest by selecting “Request data”.

After adding their name, email and comments indicating why they are interested in this dataset, an alert is forwarded to the dataset maintainer.

The maintainer of the dataset will be notified about the request, and can then decide whether to share the data or reject the request.

Where maintainers can find requests for metadata only dataset

There are user, organization and admin dashboards from where maintainers can perform actions on requested data. For more info check the Requests pages