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.

Research Data Scotland provide information on what synthetic data is, how it is used and how it is generated.

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.