Data explainers

Explore our handy data explainers and learn more about public sector data in Scotland.

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Learn about data

Want to know more about data but don't know where to start? Explore our handy data explainers to learn what public sector data is, how it's kept safe and how it’s used in research.

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Intro to public sector data

Learn more about what public sector data is and how it's used in research.

Learn about public sector data

What is the Five Safes framework?

Discover what the Five Safes framework is and how it's used to keep data secure.

Discover the Five Safes framework

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What are Trusted Research Environments?

Learn about Trusted Research Environments and how they help researchers access data.

Read about Trusted Research Environments

Current projects

Want to know what we're working on? Find out more about our current projects and stay updated on our key workstreams.

Public engagement

Curious about how we're involving members of the public? Discover how we're engaging the public to raise the profile of data for research.

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