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Secure Data Access for UK Academic Researchers: A Comprehensive Overview

The Secure Data Access service, delivered by the UK Data Service and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, provides UK academic researchers with unprecedented access to sensitive data in a secure environment. This ISO 27001 accredited service offers institutional desktop access for UK academics and a safe onsite room for non-resident researchers. Remote access is available via a secure web browser, with protection against downloading or printing data. Comprehensive training ensures all researchers adhere to data security protocols and statistical disclosure control.

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Secure Data Access for UK Academic Researchers: A Comprehensive Overview

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  1. About the Secure Data Access • For the academic research community in the UK • Delivered by the UK Data Service/Archive • Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council • Supported by the Office for National Statistics and BIS • Government and ISO 27001 accredited

  2. Using the Service • Unprecedented access to sensitive data • Unprecedented trust in researchers • UK academics – institutional desktop access • Non-resident researchers – safe room onsite at UKDA • Secure remote access (log in via a web browser to launch a remote desktop) – can’t download, copy and paste, print • Access to standard software (SPSS, Stata, R, Word, Powerpointetc) • Conduct all research within the secure environment • Final outputs are checked by the team for Statistical Disclosure Control before being released

  3. Application Process • Register with and order through the Economic and Social Data Service • Complete application form – vetted by us and data owners • Attend mandatory face-to-face training • data security and personal responsibility, including legal background, security model, breaches and penalties • Statistical Disclosure Control - how to make statistical outputs safe and what principles are used, including hands-on exercises • using the Secure Data Service - about the service and how to use it, how to obtain outputs and how to use the service safely • Complete Service User Agreement that outlines terms and conditions of use of the service and requires institutional signature • Receive member logon at the end of training session

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