Data supply by topic
Data use
Request
The access to official statistics microdata has to be applied for. For this, you must use the application form provided by the RDC. The following information is necessary for the application for access: Request
Terms of use
The access to microdata via the Research Data Centres is regulated by law. The use has to be requested and is subject to certain conditions. Terms of use
Access
The Research Data Centres provide different possibilities for the access to official microdata. They differ on-site- and off-site ways of access. Access
User charge
The use of official German microdata is charged. The amount that is charged depends on the number of statistics used, the number of survey years, and the number of ways of data access. User charge
Understand RDC
Anonymity
As a rule, microdata of official statistics are subject to strict confidentiality. However, special provisions of the Federal Statistics Law (BStatG) allow microdata to be passed on for the purpose of statistical analysis if certain requirements are met. Anonymity
Confidentiality
Under the terms of the Federal Statistics Act, the RDC are obliged to ensure statistical confidentiality when offering access to microdata. The safeguarding of confidentiality follows a given set of criteria. Confidentiality
Data corrections
A broad range of standardised quality assurance measures guarantees the high quality of the RDC data supply. Should a revision of a data material be necessary nonetheless, data users are informed according to a standardised procedure. Data corrections
Satisfaction
We want to constantly improve our range of data and services. To be able to take the scientists requirements into consideration, we conduct a survey on user satisfaction several times a year. Satisfaction
Scientific consultative group
In carrying out their tasks, the Reseach Data Centres of the Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Federal States (RDC) are supported and consulted by a mutual scientific consultative group (Wissenschaftlicher Beraterkreis – WBK). Scientific consultative group
About RDC
Two RDC – one objective: The Research Data Centres of official statistics consist of two RDC that are organisationally separated: the Research Data Centre of the Federal Statistical Office and the Research Data Centre of the Statistical Offices of the Federal States. About RDC