Where can I find a place to upload and store my data?

There are lots of ways you can store your data for future use. Some things to keep in mind are: 
 
 How long do I need to keep my data? 	 Is my data in a format that can be used again, even if there are software and operating system changes? 	 Am I required to store my data by a funding agency or legal requirement? 	 Do I want others to be able to use my data without my help? 
 
 If you need to keep your data for more than one or two years; if you might need to deal with software upgrades; if you are required to store your data; or if you want to be able to easily share your data, then you should choose carefully. Selecting a site where your data are preserved is best , but if you just need a place to store stuff for awhile, then there are also some nice free sites. 
 If you need help deciding, please contact the Social Science Data Archive archivehelp@ssc.ucla.edu . 
 Here are links to possible data storage sites: 
 
 
 Buzz data – free or buy; doe not necessarily preserve for the future 	 
 Figshare – free or buy; does not necessarily preserve for the future 	 
 Dataverse – free; excellent long term preservation options 	 
 ICPSR – free to members of the UCLA community; excellent long term preservation options 	 
 CDL -Merritt – free and long term storage; limited long term preservation