Linked data files are usually provided on a CD as fixed width, text files. They will be encrypted/password protected using WinZip, 7zip or the DLB's own encryptionThe process of transforming information into an encoded form. Extracted and linked data is encrypted before it is handed over to researchers. program. On receipt of the data, researchers will also be given an information form and a WA Data LinkageThe process of establishing whether two or more pieces of information belong to or describe the same person, family, event, place or time period. Branch Project Report form.
The following are examples of files a researcher might receive. Please see the data dictionaries on the Downloads page for detailed information on each dataset.
Data file
Layout file
Mapping File
