# Using the data after the competition is over
**URL:** https://community.drivendata.org/t/using-the-data-after-the-competition-is-over/5166
**Category:** Genetic Engineering Attribution
**Created:** [September 27, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/using-the-data-after-the-competition-is-over/5166 "2020-09-27T13:23:44Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@Shruti\_Marathe](https://community.drivendata.org/u/Shruti_Marathe)
#### Post date: [September 27, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/using-the-data-after-the-competition-is-over/5166/1 "2020-09-27T13:23:44Z")
Can I use the data provided to write a blog or paper after the competition is over?
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### Author:  [@will\_bradshaw](https://community.drivendata.org/u/will_bradshaw)
#### Post date: [September 28, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/using-the-data-after-the-competition-is-over/5166/2 "2020-09-28T13:40:01Z")
@Shruti_Marathe Good question. To quote @glipstein from another thread:
> The rules state that the data for the challenge is only allowed to be used for the purposes and duration of the competition. However if you’d like to pursue publication, reach out after the challenge and we can put you in touch with the competition organizers to discuss setting up additional permissions around data usage.
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### Author:  [@gideon](https://community.drivendata.org/u/gideon)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.drivendata.org/t/using-the-data-after-the-competition-is-over/5166/3 "2020-10-22T22:39:19Z")
Hi Will, I would like to continue to use the data for further improvement on my model after the competition, and possible publication. How do I go about receiving permission?
Regards,
Gideon