Research Data Scotland has gathered some introductory information on public sector data and how it is used in research, including information on how data is kept safe and made available for research.

This report was created as part of a cross-Government pilot programme to demonstrate how individuals with complex needs can be better supported by the Government through linking and improving data in a safe, secure and ethical way.

A repository of useful tools supporting secure data access. It contains diverse contributions from members of the International Population Data Linkage Network (IPDLN). The repository includes interactive data discovery tools, signposting support and good practice resources.