Reporting your research outcomes

Cite secure data correctly

Digital object identifiers (DOIs) are available for the Secure Research Service (SRS) Metadata Catalogue. Include the relevant DOI in every output that uses SRS data. This includes journal articles, reports, media pieces, social media posts and other web content. Using the DOI helps us track impact.

• Find DOIs in the SRS Metadata Catalogue: SRS Metadata Catalogue landing page.

• Read guidance on DOIs: FAQ (ONS SRS Metadata Catalogue) – ONS Secure Research Service Metadata Catalogue – Knowledge Base – Confluence.

Report your published outputs

Researchers accredited to use SRS data must routinely engage stakeholders on their findings and make research outputs openly available to the public. This requirement is set out in the Research Code of Practice and Accreditation Criteria under the Digital Economy Act 2017. When you publish, tell us where we can find your outputs. This supports transparency, enables impact reporting and helps us promote your work. We can also help share your findings more widely.

• Read examples of impact case studies we have produced.

• Read the legal and accreditation framework: Research Code of Practice and Accreditation Criteria.

• Report your outputs: Reporting Outputs

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and data owners are required to monitor and evaluate how their data and services are used. The information you provide helps us produce metrics and share examples of policy‑relevant work. We can also work with you to develop an impact case study.

Case studies are published and promoted on Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK). Browse published ONS case studies on ADR UK: ONS partnership case studies on ADR UK.

If you have any further questions about reporting outputs or would like support with the process, please contact us: SRS.Impact@ons.gov.uk.