eDRIS data linkage projects
Research type
Research Database
IRAS ID
206758
Contact name
Philip Couser
Contact email
Research summary
Use of unconsented administrative data to created linked datasets for research
REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 2
REC reference
16/ES/0112
Date of REC Opinion
12 Sep 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion
Data collection arrangements
Linkage of a wide variety of anonymised data on the Scottish population to support academic research. The data is collected routinely as part of the provision of public services e.g. such as health, education, housing and is anonymised before being made available to researchers.
Research programme
Research community who will use the database will come from recognised academic institutions across the United Kingdom.
Research database title
Use of unconsented administrative data to created linked datasets for research
Establishment organisation
NHS National Services Scotland
Establishment organisation address
Gyle Square
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9AB