Using Data from Third Parties for Research and Statistics: High-Level Ethics Checklist

This high-level ethics checklist from the UK Statistics Authority supports researchers and analysts considering the use of data collected by, or sourced from, third-party organisations. It prompts consideration of public good, methods and data quality, transparency, legal compliance, public views and engagement, confidentiality and data security. The checklist is intended to help researchers identify ethical issues early and determine where input from colleagues such as data protection, legal and data-acquisition specialists may be needed.