Defining public engagement
ADR UK’s mission is to harness the potential of administrative data for research in the public interest. Administrative data is data generated from public interactions: we therefore believe we have a duty to engage the public in how and why their data is used at every stage of our work.
Understanding the public’s needs, interests and concerns in relation to the use of their data, and shaping research to address these, is essential for maximising the public benefit of administrative data research.
We take a deliberately flexible approach to our public engagement programme, defining it as:
A purposeful set of activities designed to promote an ongoing dialogue with the public about administrative data research, driven by active listening and responding.
You can explore our five public engagement principles further here:
Meaningful
Using appropriate methods to engage the public with a clear purpose at every stage of our work is crucial, as is evaluating and adapting our approaches to ensure they are effective.
Transparent
Telling the public about our engagement and how we are implementing its findings is essential for demonstrating trustworthiness. Regular, open communication about our work, which is clear and accessible to diverse audiences, is key.
Dialogue-based
We take a dialogue-based approach; listening and responding to public views. This enables us to gain new insights and ideas to develop more impactful research.
