Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

Recommendation 31

31 Accepted Paragraph: 102

Explore options for improving personal data transparency in official analyses and publish findings.

Recommendation
We recommend that the analysis function explore options for improving transparency around the use of personal data in official analyses, and that this work be made publicly available.
Government Response Summary
The ONS accepts the recommendation for the Analytical Function to explore options for improving transparency around personal data in official analyses. The Analytical Function Central Team commits to completing this investigative work by Q4 2025/26, subject to sufficient funding.
Paragraph Reference: 102
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.