30 Accepted

Limited information provided on personal data usage in government analysis.

Conclusion
Although statisticians and researchers publish a wealth of information on which data sources they hold, and how they are used, very little information is made available about how personal data are being used for the purposes of government analysis.
Government Response Summary
The ONS accepts the recommendation and commits the AFCT to investigate options for improving transparency around the use of personal data in official analyses by Q4 2025/26, working with relevant bodies.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government Accepted
The ONS accepts the recommendation that the AF explore options for improving transparency around the use of personal data in official analyses. Subject to sufficient funding, the AFCT will investigate options around what would improve transparency around the use of personal data in official analysis, working with relevant bodies that deal with use of personal data such as CDDO and OSR. The AFCT will complete this work by Q4 2025/26.
Source
Committee Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Inquiry Transforming the UK’s Evidence Base
Report Fifth Report - Transforming the UK’s Evidence Base 24 May 2024 HC 197
View on Parliament website
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.0 yrs
Report published 24 May 2024