Withdrawing a published dataset from dissemination

It is not possible to remove a dataset if it has already been published. The curator can however withdraw the dataset (or certain versions of it) from dissemination.

Edit Dataset > Deaccession Dataset

The curator should then fill in a form explaining the reasons for the withdrawal e.g. "Research Ethics Committee request" or "Invalid dataset".

A definitive withdrawn version of the dataset is created and its DOI links to a page of this type:

 

The citation metadata and the dataset contact remain Accessible even when the data is no longer accessible.