DAC metadata
The Data Access Committee (DAC) decides whether access will be granted to a requested dataset. A DAC consists of one or more named individuals who act on behalf of the data controller. A DAC may be associated with one or more datasets. Contact the DAC members and ask them to confirm their appointment before you start your submission to avoid unnecessary delays later on.
You can read more about DACs on the EGA website.
Metadata fields
During the submission process, you will be asked to provide the contact details for each selected DAC member. The table below shows the fields that must be provided for each committee member.
| Field name | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the contact person |
| Valid email address for the contact person | |
| Organisation | Name of the organisation the contact person is affiliated with |
| Telephone | Telephone number including the international code |
| Main contact | Indicates whether the person is the main contact (yes/no) |
DAC metadata templates
Templates for the DAC metadata are available in the following formats:
| File format | Download | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Text CSV | dac-metadata.csv | Plain text template without validation |
| ODF Spreadsheet | dac-metadata.ods | LibreOffice spreadsheet with validation |
| Office Open XML Spreadsheet | dac-metadata.xlsx | Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with validation |