Get approval to access the data

Step 1: Start a new data request

You must have an adequate reason to access the data.
A request can include several types of data service. For example, data matching plus scheduled data retrieval.
If BDM has approved a previous data request, this does not automatically permit your organisation to receive additional data. We must assess each data request individually.

Choose Data extract request > New from the top menu
Enter details of your data requirements, including
- why you need the data
- what it will be used for
- example fields.

Click the Save button at the bottom of the form.

You can continue working on it, come back to it later, or submit it.

! You must save the form before adding a document

Include supporting documents such as:

In the Action list at the top of the data request form:

Choose Data extract request > Drafts, then select View to the right of the draft

Choose Data extract request > Drafts, then:

Check that the request’s status is ‘Ready for upload’. (If you still need to add information, select View to return the form).
Tick the draft’s checkbox
Select the Submit button at the bottom of the screen
On the next screen, select Submit to confirm your submission

Choose Data extract request > Submitted, then:

Tick the draft’s checkbox
Click the Make payment button
Follow the screen prompts to complete payment
Download a PDF receipt from the ‘Payment successful’ screen (make sure your browser isn’t blocking pop-up windows)

We’ll email you when we’ve approved your request.