Data Access Panel: request form and guidance

Application process

We review applications in different ways depending on the type of data you're requesting. Straightforward requests are reviewed quickly by our analytical division heads. More complex requests go to a specialist data access panel.

Reviewed by analytical division heads (SG and NRS)

Your application will be reviewed by analytical division heads if your request:

• does not involve linking data to other datasets, and
• is considered low risk

Reviewed by the data access panel 

Your application will be reviewed by the data access panel if your request:

• involves linking data to other datasets
• includes unpublished NRS Census data
• is part of an ongoing research programme
• is considered medium or high risk by the analytical division heads, even if no data linking is involved

You can read the full details of the panel's remit and process in the panel's Terms of Reference. 

Once you submit your application, we'll review it and keep you updated on progress. You can see an overview of the steps involved in our process flow chart.