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How to access : Overview

Overview

The Integrated Data Service (IDS) is designed for: 

  • government analysts
  • devolved administrations
  • external accredited researchers
  • analysts or researchers looking to become accredited 

Read more about the service, its benefits, and the tooling available for projects  

Before you start

You can still apply for an IDS account and explore some features of the service if you are not yet an accredited researcher.  

However, to view and analyse data in the IDS you must become an accredited researcher and be approved for access to a project. 

You can also start to familiarise yourself with the technology used in the IDS and skills you will need at any point in the application process. 

Application overview

Step 1: Apply for an account

Answer some questions about you and your organisation and submit your account for review 

We aim to review account applications within five working days 

Step 2: Sign in to the IDS Hub

When your account is approved, activate two-step verification for your account and explore the service 

Step 3: Apply for researcher accreditation

Provide your existing accreditation number for access to data, or submit an application to become an accredited researcher 

We currently estimate the accreditation process to take three to five weeks 

Step 4: Apply for a project

Apply for an IDS project, detailing which data, tools and team members you need 

We currently estimate the application process to take two to 12 weeks

Step 5: Start work on your project

Once your project is approved, you and your team can start working together on your project