Microdata for Research purposes at Statistics Denmark. Ivan Thaulow Head of Research Service Jerusalem. 14. March 2016

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1 Microdata for Research purposes at Statistics Denmark Ivan Thaulow Head of Research Service Jerusalem. 14. March 2016

2 The content of this presentation Brifly about the micro data accessible for research in Denmark The short history of Research Services in Denmark The organization and skills of Research Services in Denmark 2

3 Micro data accessible for researchers in Denmark

4 The Statistical Information System Tax CPR Person id: Person Number Education Employment Interview Social Questionnaire Health Cadastre Dwelling id: Address BDR CBR Enterprise id: CBR-No Etc. VAT 4

5 Microdata in Denmark is a treasure! High data quality Coverage Coherence Combining & linking Longitudinal studies 5

6 The short history on researchers access to micro data at Statistics Denmark.

7 Researchers use of micro data at Statistics Denmark 1986: Statistics Denmark starts on-site access for researchers : possible to send programmes to Statistics Denmark and have the output sent back 2000: Statistics Denmark starts ON-LINE access for researchers: Direct access to data at Statistics Denmark from own computers 2002: Ministry of Science starts supporting researchers use of data at Statistics Denmark 7

8 The on-line access to data in very few words Research institutiones and their researchers are approved to get access to micro data Relevant de-identified data are placed at special dedicated research-servers at Statistics Denmark safely behind our firewalls Researchers get access to their relevant de-identified data through a safe internet-connetion All their analyses have to be made on the dedicated servers at Statistics Denmark Results from these analyses may be send back to the researchers by , but only if the results do not violate our rules of conficentiality. 8

9 Active researchers on the research servers at SD (and hosted servers) Over 1800 active researchers within a year! 9

10 New and active projects 380 new projects, ultimo 2014 Over 1100 active projects at the research servers at SD 10

11 The Organization of Research Services at Statistics Denmark

12 The overall Organisation of SD The Board National Statistician Ministry of Social Affairs and the Interior User Committees The Board for the Economic Model ADAM Management Office Social Statistics Business Statistics Economic Statistics User Services Communication and Sales Population and Education Business Dynamics National Accounts Personnel Customer Centre Labour Market Short Term Statistics Government Finances Finance and Service SD Survey Personal Finances and Welfare Research Services Food Industries Business Data Collection and Registers Prices and Consumption External Economy Economic Models IT International Consulting Communication Methodology and Analysis 12

13 The Organization of Research Services All contact with researchers and all data for research are handled by one specialized Research Service Unit Today we have a staff of 20 emploees 16 academics (generalists) 3 IT-specialists 1 secretary 13

14 The Mission of Research Services Research Services exist for the purpose of: Making micro data available for our customers individual needs in order to enable them to obtain knowledge that is not accessible from the general statistical program Providing advice and service to our customers in a helpful and competent manner with regard to their use of micro data 14

15 The main tasks and skills of our Research Services

16 The main tasks of Research Services Give advise to researchers new and old projects Deliver data to all research projects Manage the remote access arrangements and administrate authorizations, contracts etc. Coordinate data from all divisions in Statistics Denmark Provide and maintain an effective IT-system that enables researchers to analyse relevant data (IT-center) Knowledge sharing Do computer related work & update research databases 16

17 The main skills in Research Services Our 16 Academics are generalist, they are responsible for a large number of projects and follows each project from start to finish Main technical skills: SAS and Exel etc. Main personal skills: Customer oriented with profound knowledge about research Good at coorperation and knowledge sharing Flexible and able to multitask Systematic Responsible 17

18 25. oktober 2011 The End!

19 Remote Desktop Protocol 19