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Security, sensitive outputs, AI and code respositories

Outputs, visibility and disclosure

  • Reporting small numbers in results in research outputs using UK Biobank data
  • Sensitive phenotypes and aggregate numbers in publicly available materials
  • Will my analysis be made publicly available on the UKB-RAP?

Sensitive and restricted data

  • Incidental findings protocol
  • What are restricted data fields and how can I access them?

Code repositories and secure development

  • How do I use Git-based code repositories safely with UK Biobank data?
  • Guidance for using code repositories when working with UK Biobank data

Participant and sample protection

  • Sample release policy and procedures
  • Will User-Generated Files Be Automatically Filtered for Withdrawals?
  • Re-contact procedures for third party researchers
  • Guidance notes on de-duplication and treatment of common participants with third party data

Researcher responsibilities

  • Your responsibilities as a researcher Promoted article
  • Repository Management Best Practices for Sensitive Data
  • Policy for use of third-party code-sharing repositories
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and models
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