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Consultation on the approved researcher scheme

Public consultation of the criteria and process use to grant Approved Researcher status to individuals who wish to analyse ONS microdata.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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ONS are reviewing the criteria and process used to grant Approved Researcher status, and the safeguards used to ensure the confidentiality of all personal data held by ONS, and are proposing a number of possible changes, which would address issues already identified.

Consultation on the approved researcher scheme · Order Paper · Order Paper