The Scottish Government is working with a wide range of partners to establish a collaborative framework that will facilitate data linkages for research and statistical purposes to be conducted safely, securely, legally, ethically and efficiently.
The foundation of the Framework will be a set of principles which provide common standards for safe and effective data linkage and which will underpin a robust governance mechanism that reflects and promotes the core values in play.
The main purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the aims of the Data Linkage Framework and a draft set of guiding principles.