The LS offers many opportunities for analysis of changes over time through the ability to link census and vital events data. We have to ensure, and be seen to preserve, the confidentiality of personal data. The LS is covered by The Census and Population Statistics Acts. Internal rules and procedures are in place to enforce these. Released data is in anonymised aggregated form to prevent identification of individuals.
Further information is available in LS volumes and research publications.
Academic researchers are supported by staff at the Centre for Longitudinal Studies at the Institute of Education, London University . All other researchers are supported by LS staff and they should contact ONS directly. You will be asked further details about your proposed project and advised about data requirements and charges. The following previous Longitudinal Survey Newsletters are available for download in PDF format.