Connecting Society: How everyday data can shape our lives

Ever wondered what happens to all the data collected about you by government and public services? Whenever you sit a school exam, visit your GP, go to court, or pay tax, a wealth of information is created to help these services run. But how is this data used, and could it actually improve your life? Connecting Society explores the fascinating world of administrative data, showing how this valuable information is de-identified and used securely for research to inform better policies and support communities. Through conversations with experts from government, academia, community organisations, and the public, we reveal how linking data and making it available for research can uncover solutions to real-world, interconnected challenges - from improving health outcomes to tackling inequality and more. Join our hosts, Mark Green, Professor of Health Geography at the University of Liverpool and ADR UK Ambassador, and Shayda Kashef, Senior Public Engagement Manager at ADR UK, to discover how the data shaping your life could also help shape the future. Connecting Society is brought to you by ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK). Find out more about ADR UK at https://www.adruk.org/, or follow us for updates: https://x.com/adr_uk | https://www.linkedin.com/company/adr-uk/. This podcast builds on a pilot series known as DataPod, produced by ADR Scotland.