SPN PRINCIPLES

There are four main SPN principles that underpin secure access to data for research from SPN Services.  These are:

• SAFE RESEARCHER
  A researcher must abide by the SPN User Agreement and pass a training questionnaire before they can book and use SPN Services.
   
• SAFE ACCESS
  Teams of local Coordinators manage SPN Services in line with SPN procedures.  Coordinators are background checked and must pass a training questionnaire based on the operation and management of SPN Services.
   
• SAFE DATA
  A hardened IT system stored securely in a SPN Service enables Researchers to remotely access their project data from a SPN Service. 
   
• SAFE ANALYSIS
  A SPN Service provides a dedicated area for a researcher to analyse and work on their project data.  The area is door access controlled and contains a CCTV system.