Conditions of use

By accessing and using DataLab, you agree to abide by the administering organisation's relevant requirements and obligations, including the conditions outlined below. If you cannot abide by these conditions, your use of the system is to cease immediately.

By using DataLab, I agree:

1. To adhere to all access, usage, security and other procedural guidelines within DataLab as directed by the ABS. Including those provided in the Undertaking by the Responsible Officer of an Organisation, Undertaking by an individual, Declaration of Compliance, and other directions provided to me. 
2. To take all necessary measures to protect the security of DataLab and the data held within, by safeguarding my access credentials and promptly notifying the ABS of any security incidents or procedural failures.      
3. To adhere, where applicable, to ABS system constraints.     
4. To the possibility that the ABS may discuss my registration and access with the administering organisation, who have the authority to remove my access.    
5. To comply with the ABS conditions of sale
6. To use and operate DataLab in compliance with the relevant operating manuals and documentation.    
7. To not remove or attempt to remove content from DataLab by any means, including extracting or copying material by screen capture, handwritten notes, or transcription, without obtaining written approval from the ABS.    
8. To uphold the integrity of ABS intellectual property by not removing, obscuring, or altering any ABS attributions, including logos, legal notices, or other labels visible in DataLab.    
9. To not attempt to load code, software or applications without seeking the appropriate authorisation from the ABS.     
10. To cooperate with any audit or investigation initiated by the ABS or administering organisation that pertains to any matter concerning the DataLab. 
11. Delete or destroy data when requested to do so by the ABS.

I acknowledge that:   

1. My use of DataLab may be audited by the ABS.    
2. DataLab is authorised for use only within Australia unless prior written authorisation has been provided by the ABS.     
3. A breach of these conditions may result in sanctions which may include, but are not limited to, the ABS revoking my access to DataLab permanently or for a set period.    
4. The ABS will not provide guidance on how to conduct data analysis, modelling or how to utilise the statistical tools available.     
5. Features and functionality of DataLab may undergo necessary changes or upgrades without user consultation.    
6. The ABS does not guarantee, or accept any legal liability arising from, or connected to the use of material connected within, or derived from DataLab. 

Expected behaviours: 

1. Comply with the protocols and instructions of the ABS.     
2. Access only the data I have been approved to access. and notify the ABS if you think you have access to data you shouldn't
3. Not attempt to avoid, override, or bypass the system or procedures.    
4. Maintain data confidentiality when submitting outputs for review.    
5. Request output clearance through the ABS DataLab Clearance procedure in all instances.    
6. Notify the ABS of any suspected activities that may impact the security of DataLab.   

Remote access:

Remote access within Australia is permitted under the following conditions:       

1. DataLab must only be accessed from a work or private location.     
2. A secure internet connection must be used.  
3. Overseas access to DataLab is not permitted unless approved by the ABS.     
4. Do not use any type of internal messaging system, do not screen sharing and do not transcribe any data from the DataLab prior to output clearance

Please refer to the conditions here for myDATA which are applicable to all users registered in My Data Approvals to Access (myDATA) for access to DataLab projects.

The ABS privacy policy and DataLab user privacy notice  outline how the ABS handles any personal information that you provide to us.   

The ABS Privacy Policy for Managing and Operating Our Business outlines how we handle personal information that is collected for managing and operating within the ABS.