Important Guidance
This page provides guidance relating to the relevant legislation you will need to consider when using administrative data, and also information on diclosure control and data security good practice.
The ADLS recommends that you read the following section in full and download the accompanying PDF pack for reference before commencing any application for administrative data.
1. A guide to using administrative data lawfully and securely
Please choose one of the following options for more information.
- » Introduction
- » Relevant legislation
- » Disclosure control and data security
- » Case study – disclosure control
2. Interactive Data Protection Act guide
You can download our Interactive Data Protection Act guide by clicking the link below to go to our ‘Downloads’ page and then choosing ‘Interactive Data Protection Act guide’. This document should help you understand more about this Act, what the relevant exemptions are for research and help you to identify what is ‘personal data’ as defined under this Act.
