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Data and analysis from Census 2021

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Secure Research Service

The Secure Research Service (SRS) is a globally recognised service that uses the Five Safes Framework, a set of principles adopted by secure labs to ensure safe use of our data. Find out what secure data we hold and how to access it, what to expect when working on a research project and how data owners can make their data available for research use.

  • About the Secure Research Service

    The Secure Research Service (SRS) gives accredited researchers secure access to de-identified, unpublished data in order to work on research projects for the public good.

  • Transition to the Integrated Data Service

    Find out about the transition from the Secure Research Service (SRS) to the Integrated Data Service (IDS).

  • Replacing the Research Accreditation Service (RAS)

    Find out about the replacement for the Research Accreditation Service (RAS) and changes to the researcher and project accreditation process.

  • Become an accredited researcher

    How to become an accredited researcher and ensure you have the training you need to access our data.

  • Discover secure research data

    Find out what secure data we hold and what it can be used for.

  • Apply for an accredited research project

    Find out how to submit a research project application for accreditation.

  • Access the data securely

    How to access our service and data securely.

  • Supporting your research project

    Planning your work and requesting clearances, ingests, and transfers from your project.

  • Research Excellence and Partnerships

    Showcasing excellence across the research community and collaborating with our partners.

  • Privacy Policy

    How we use your personal data as providers of the Secure Research Service (SRS) and Accredited Researcher (AR) Scheme.

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