Frequently Asked Questions About CURFs

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Frequently Asked Questions About CURFs

Contents
About CURFs	Annual Renewal of CURFs
Applying for CURFs	Obligations, liabilities and penalties
ABS/Universities Australia Agreement	Tips for using CURFs

About CURFs

What kind of data is available in a CURF?	How long will I have access to a CURF?
How is CURF data 'confidentialised'?	What software is needed to access CURFs?
For what type of research can a CURF be used?	What skills are required to use CURFs?
How much do CURFs cost?

Applying for CURFs

How do I apply for a CURF?	Can overseas clients apply for an ABS CURF?
Does my organisation already access CURFs?	What is meant by 'Statistical Purpose'?
Do I need to apply to access a CURF that my organisation already has?	What are typical Outcomes and Outputs from CURF use?
Can I apply for a CURF if my Organisation/University does not already have access?	Do supervisors need to fill in an Individual User application & Undertaking form?
Who can qualify as a Responsible Officer?	How do I apply for multiple CURFs?
What is the role of the Contact Officer?	How long does the application process take?
Can an individual apply for an ABS CURF?	Where do I send my application form?
Who is an Authorised User?	Can I return the form electronically?
Can I apply for an ABS CURF if I am not already an approved user?

ABS/Universities Australia Agreement

Is my university part of the ABS/Universities Australia Agreement?	Does the ABS/Universities Australia Agreement give me access to Luxembourg Income Study?
What if my university is not part of the Agreement?	Can I use research conclusions for commercial purposes?
How can a CURF obtained under the Agreement be used?	Can I use a CURF obtained under the ABS/Universities Australia Agreement as the basis for applying for an ARC or NHMRC grant?
What uses are prohibited under the Agreement?	Can I use CURFs obtained under the Agreement for an externally funded research project?

Annual Renewal of CURFs

Why do I need to renew access to CURF Microdata?	Do I need to renew my access if I have only had access for a short time?
How do I renew access to CURF Microdata?	What do I write in my Description of Use?
What happens if I do not renew access to CURF Microdata?

Obligations, liabilities and penalties

How can a CURF be used?	What is a RADL audit and will I be involved?
Under what conditions is a CURF released?	What is a Compliance Audit?
Under what conditions is an Organisation provided with access to a CURF?	Does ABS guarantee that CURF data and systems are free from errors?
What are the penalties for breaching the CURF Undertaking?	What is the ABS liability position regarding CURF microdata?
Can I share statistical output from a CURF?	What are the limited license provisions and what copyright information do I need to know?
Can I share CURFs with other people?

Tips for using CURFs

How should I use survey weights in my model?

How do I cite the CURFs I have used in my research?

This page first published 24 July 2006, last updated 25 November 2008

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