# Data Access

- [Data Interoperability](/biodata-catalyst-documentation/written-documentation/data-access/data-interoperability.md): How to access additional data stacks
- [Understanding Access](/biodata-catalyst-documentation/written-documentation/data-access/understanding-access-requirements-for-biodata-catalyst.md): This checklist is intended to help new users understand their obligations regarding access and permissions, which individual users are responsible for obtaining and maintaining.
- [Submitting a dbGaP Data Access Request](/biodata-catalyst-documentation/written-documentation/data-access/submitting-a-dbgap-data-access-request.md): Users who want to access a hosted controlled study on the ecosystem must be approved for access to that study in dbGaP
- [Checking Access](/biodata-catalyst-documentation/written-documentation/data-access/check-my-access-to-data.md): You can check your access to data on BDC using the website or on a specific platform