Research and analysis

HMRC Datalab

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

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HM Revenue & Customs
Published
22 December 2022
Last updated
11 March 2025 — See all updates

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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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.

HMRC benefits by contracting with applicant institutions and their researchers to act on behalf of HMRC in producing analysis that supports HMRC’s functions. The research must be conducted in accordance with HMRC’s requirements, and the final research findings must be suitable for publishing in a reputable impartial publication or for use by Government Departments.

Datalab projects are not commissioned by HMRC.

See About the HMRC Datalab for further information.

Updates to this page

Published 22 December 2022
Last updated 11 March 2025 show all updates

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

  2. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  12. First published.

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