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We could distribute a script that does the conversion to RDF so that
individuals who wanted to use it could still get it themselves and
put it into a local store.
There are two possible benefits of working with the data: 1) Learning
something from it 2) Adding it to the pool of rdf that is in the demo
We can still perhaps benefit from 1), even if 2) is not possible -
but you tell us whether you think that is of value...
-Alan
On Oct 5, 2007, at 4:26 AM, Matt Williams wrote:
I've had a very quick look at this. It might be salutary to read
some parts of the data-user agreement.
1. You will not use nor permit others to use the data in any way
other than for statistical reporting and analysis for research
purposes. The SEER Program must be notified if it is discovered
that there has been any other use of the data.
<snip>
3. You will not attempt to link nor permit others to link the data
with individually identified records in another data base.
<snip>
6. You will not release nor permit others to release the data in
full or in part to any person except with the written approval of
the SEER Program. In particular, all members of the research team
who have access to the data must have signed data-use agreements.
<snip>
7. You will use appropriate safeguards to prevent use or disclosure
of the information other than as provided for by this data-use
agreement. If accessing the data from a centralized location on a
time sharing computer system or LAN with SEER*Stat or another
statistical package, you will not share your logon name and
password with any other individuals. You will also not allow any
other individuals to use your computer account after you have
logged on with your logon name and password.
I don't know to what extent this therefore causes problems with the
idea of sharing the data; while it can still be copied into an rdf
format, doing so and then keeping it on a local server seems
(mostly) pointless.
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