Administrative data
Administrative data is an invaluable resource for public good.
What kind of data is included?
Administrative data is information on interactions people have with different public services, such as:
- Education records
- Health records
- Records of births, marriages and deaths
- Tax and social security records
- Police, crime and court records
Our research links data from more than one dataset, which can be analysed by our researchers to reveal trends and insights about society as a whole.
When used in the right way, these insights can be a powerful tool and source of evidence, for example supporting more effective decision making about how best to manage a pandemic, future public spending, service delivery and policy priorities.
What is administrative data?
In the ADR_UK video below, they explain:
- what administrative data encompasses,
- why it's so important, and
- how we ensure it is used for research in a safe and ethical way.
Video link: https://youtu.be/ij4mNEFBdyg
