To download quantitative or qualitative data a short process is required following user registration. There are three kinds of data requests. A membership user may request data for research, education, or browse purpose, and a non-member university instructor can request data for education purpose only.
 
Order and Download Process
 
To request qualitative or quantitative data download, a request form must be filled out according to one¡¯s purpose of use (research, education, or browse). The data request forms can be downloaded from MY KOSSDA and submitted online.
 
 
Limits of Data Downloads
 
The number of downloads allowed for qualitative and quantitative data per year are limited to a total of 30 files. For more data download, KOSSDA¡¯s permission must be received. The term of validity for the use of download data is 1 year. The user must destroy all downloaded data with the termination of the term of validity and must reapply to continue the use of data.
 
Confidentiality and Data Dissemination Restriction
 
The user may not utilize the downloaded data to obtain or derive information relating specifically to an individual, organization, or institution. The user may not provide the data in parts or in whole to any third party without the consent of KOSSDA.
 
Using Restricted Data
 
Some of the qualitative and quantitative data are restricted in its use by the request of the data depositor. A request to use such data will undergo the evaluation process of KOSSDA and the result will be notified to the applicant within 7 days.