Secure and ethical access to data
We not only develop powerful new techniques and methods to extract insight from data, we’re also advocates for using data ethically. We drive archival innovation. Our unique data infrastructure is designed to offer secure access to unique data assets.
We host the UK Data Service’s SecureLab, where researchers can access personal government data in a secure environment. As the first university in the country to provide this service, we now advise governments around the world in how to secure data access facilities.
Our data curation experts are internationally recognised. Professor Matthew Woollard and his team have become the go-to-experts for help on data management issues. We lead the way in good practice on ethical uses of data and data sharing protocols which place data owners and controllers at the centre.
Our scientists also developed the UK Economic and Social Research Council’s Research Data Policy, and we’ve given advice to a huge range of government organisations. Thanks to our expertise, valuable social and economic data is secure and accessible.