Accessibility

Is the dataset or data source available online with an open licence? That is, a license that allows others to freely share, modify and reuse the data?

Which open licence applies to this dataset or data source?

Which restrictive licence or other factors impact the accessibility and re-use of this dataset or data source?

Provide a link to the restrictive licence statement or any other information about accessing and using the data.

Which type of resource does this statement apply to?

In what kind of digital file type or format is the dataset or data source available?

Is at least one of these a machine-processable, structured format?

*machine-processable, structured format - Excel files or SQL databases are common examples of machine-readable, structured formats. Both have structured rows and columns that can enable data to automatically be read and processed by a computer. 

Is at least one of these a non-proprietary format?

*non-proprietary format - Proprietary formats restrict the ability to either use or share the information. Examples of non-proprietary formats include CVS, XML, JSON, TXT, HTML, JPEG, WAV, MP4, etc. 

Is the dataset or data source described using open standards (standards which facilitate interoperability and data exchange) and persistent identifiers (a long lasting reference or URL)?

Is the dataset or data source linked to other data, to provide context?

Provide any other information about the use of identifiers and links to other data or enter N/A.