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Smart Data Research UK public dialogue (2025)

This report from Smart Data Research UK explores a range of public perspectives on smart data and how it’s used in research. Smart data is information generated through everyday use of digital technologies such as mobile phones, wearable health devices, store loyalty cards and smart technology.

Health data case study library

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) share examples of how the pharmaceutical industry has used NHS data in medical research.

Translated Data Saves Lives animations

Understanding Patient Data has translated their Data Saves Lives animation series into several languages commonly spoken in the UK, including Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, and Urdu. There are also versions available in Welsh and British Sign Language (BSL).

Public attitudes to national security data processing (2025)

This report from The Alan Turing Institute explores public attitudes towards data analysis carried out by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in the context of UK national security. National security involves protecting people from the most severe threats, including terrorism, cybercrime, serious and organised crime, and espionage.

Hands-on statistics activities

The Royal Statistical Society share interactive, practical activities that can be used to communicate about statistics with the public.

Greater Manchester People’s Panel for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Manchester Metropolitan University share outputs from their project which aimed to build public trust in AI.

The Five Safes of secure access to confidential data

This animation from the UK Data Service describes the principles of the Five Safes. The Five Safes framework helps researchers use personal data carefully while keeping people’s information safe.

Guidance for reporting involvement of patients and the public (GRIPP2)

GRIPP2 provides guidance for reporting patient and public involvement in health and social care research.

Exploring public attitudes to health data research across the UK (2025)

Health Data Research UK commissioned this review to collate existing literature on public attitudes towards the collection and use of their health data across the UK.

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