---
title: "Returns the time when each dataset was last updated"
method: GET
path: "/datasets/metadata/latest"
tags: ["BMRS Datasets"]
---

# Returns the time when each dataset was last updated

`GET /datasets/metadata/latest`

Depending on the dataset, this value may be taken from the timestamp on the source datafile, the
publishTime field on the dataset, or the latest available measurement time.

## Query parameters

- `format` 'json' | 'xml' | 'csv'

## Response `200`

Data retrieved

- InsightsApiModelsResponsesDatasetResponse1InsightsApiModelsResponsesReferenceDatasetMetadataLatestRow
  - `data` InsightsApiModelsResponsesReferenceDatasetMetadataLatestRow[], nullable
    - `dataset` string, nullable
    - `lastUpdated` string, date-time, nullable

## Other responses

- `400` — Error with query parameters - see response for details
- `429` — Too many requests
- `500` — Server error - please try again later

---

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