Using demographic data

Guidance - 6 April 2022

This guidance sets out the issues you need to consider when using demographic data as part of a research or engagement project.
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The demographic guidance covers:

  • Why it’s important to collect and use demographic data
  • GDPR and demographics
  • The importance of using a standard set of demographics
  • When to think about demographics in projects
  • Integrating demographic data into your analysis and reporting

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