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HMRC Datalab

Information about the Datalab, which allows approved researchers from contracted institutions to access pseudonymised data in an on-site secure environment.

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HM Revenue & Customs
Published:
22 December 2022
Last updated:
8 July 2026
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  1. Republished 'HMRC Datalab' to add an output summary template and project close template for researchers.

  2. Republished 'HMRC Datalab' to update the application submission deadlines information in 'About the HMRC Datalab'.

  3. Republished 'HMRC Datalab' to update the list of Datalab research projects to date.

  4. Republished 'HMRC Datalab' to update details of the application process to access the facility, revise the Datalab project proposal application form and update the Datalab announcements page.

  5. Republished 'HMRC Datalab' to update terminology and clarify information in 'About the HMRC Datalab' and 'Confidentiality and disclosure of information by HMRC: policy and legal framework', and to update on the review of Datalab contracts in 'Datalab announcements'.

  6. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' to replace the next closing date for application submissions.

  7. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with next closing date for application submissions.

  8. Republished 'HMRC Datalab' to add a document for Datalab announcements.

  9. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with next closing date for application submissions.

  10. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with next closing date for application submissions.

  11. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with information about HMRC Areas of Research Interest, updated the Datalab Project Proposal Form to a new January 2025 version.

  12. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with next closing date for application submissions.

  13. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with next closing date for application submissions.

  14. Updated 'HMRC Datalab research projects to date' list.

  15. Republished 'HMRC Datalab' to update the HMRC Datalab Project Proposal Application form to a new version.

  16. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with next closing date for application submissions.

  17. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' content with amendments on data availability guidance.

  18. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with next closing date for application submissions.

  19. Updated 'About the HMRC Datalab' with next closing date for application submissions.

  20. Republished 'HMRC Datalab' to update application submission deadlines.

  21. First published.

Documents

About the HMRC Datalab

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HMRC Datalab Project Proposal Application

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HMRC Datalab research projects to date

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Confidentiality and disclosure of information by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC): policy and legal framework

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Datalab announcements

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HMRC Datalab Output Summary Template for researchers

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HMRC Datalab Project Close Template for researchers

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Details

The Datalab facility is part of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) support for the National Data Strategy, which aims to use data securely, to drive innovation and productivity across the UK, enhancing the delivery of public services to improve people’s lives.

The facility allows suitable applicants to suggest innovative and practical research projects to HMRC on a voluntary basis, which, if approved, aims to produce a high-quality final report for use by HMRC, the researcher community and the public.

Applicant institutions and their researchers use data within the HMRC Datalab to carry out analysis that that supports HMRC’s functions. All work must comply with HMRC’s requirements and be undertaken for the purposes of an HMRC function. Final research findings must be suitable for publication in a reputable outlet.

Datalab projects are not commissioned by HMRC.

See About the HMRC Datalab for further information.

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