Table 3. Data access restriction levels.

Access level	Description
Public	No access restrictions. Users can view and download all data as a “Guest” without logging in.
Controlled	Users can view data in the Search Wizard, in exploration applications, and view the results pages and recordpages as a “Guest” without logging in, but must obtain approval from the data providers to download data.
Limited	Users can view data in the Search Wizard and exploration applications as a “Guest” without logging in, but must log in with a registered account to view more than 20 rows of data on the results page or view individual record pages. Users must obtain approval from the data providers to download data.
Protected	Users can view data in the Search Wizard and exploration applications as a “Guest” without logging in, but must obtain approval from the data providers to view more than 20 rows of data on the results page, view individual record pages, or download data.
Private	Users must request and obtain approval to access any aspect of the data.