Data access overview

This page explains how to request access to data in FEGA Sweden. For questions about access, contact the FEGA Sweden Helpdesk.

Each dataset stored in FEGA Sweden is associated with a Data Access Committee (DAC) in EGA. In a Swedish context, the DAC is the role or group that handles access requests for the dataset; it does not have to be a formal committee. The organisation responsible for the data decides whether access can be granted.

  1. Find the data

Search for the dataset or datasets you want to use at ega-archive.org. Each dataset page identifies the associated DAC.

  1. Request access

Use the contact information on the dataset page to contact the organisation or function that handles access requests and start your request. You may need to agree to and sign a Data Access Agreement (DAA), which sets the conditions for using the data.

  1. Receive decision

Once the organisation responsible for the data has made a decision on your access request, it will inform you using the contact process established during your application.

  1. Prepare for secure download

Before you can download approved files from FEGA Sweden, you need to prepare your system by downloading the sda-cli tool and generating a Crypt4GH key pair. You then send us your public key, which we use to encrypt the files for secure download, while you keep your private key to decrypt them locally after download. For step by step instructions, see the Prepare for download page.

  1. Receive download instructions

Once FEGA Sweden has received your public key, the FEGA Sweden Helpdesk will provide instructions on how to download the approved files.

  1. Download and decrypt files

Follow the instructions to download and decrypt the files. Please note that you need to confirm successful download and decryption to the Helpdesk.