DLI Access for Visiting Professor

Question

I have received a request for Census 2001 individuals PUMF from a professor from Economics Department at the University of Winnipeg who is visiting McMaster University for the academic year (September 2004-August 2005). The data is going to be used for research purposes only. He normally access the DLI material through the "Landru" portal of the University of Winnipeg but because of IP restrictions he has not been able to access the data from McMaster. Is this a legitimate request? Is it ok if I give him access to the Census data?

Answer

Yes, visiting professors are considered to be members of the academic community in which they are working. His request is legitimate as long as the use is allowed under the DLI.