SPN PRINCIPLES

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

• SAFE RESEARCHER
  A researcher must abide by the SPN User Agreement and pass a training questionnaire before they can book and use SafePods.
   
• SAFE ACCESS
  A local SafePod Coordinator manages their SafePod in line with SPN procedures.  SafePod Coordinators are background checked and must pass a training questionnaire.
   
• SAFE DATA
  A hardened IT system stored securely in a SafePod provides connection over a VPN for a researcher to remotely access their project datasets from a SafePod. 
   
• SAFE ANALYSIS
  A SafePod provides a dedicated area for a researcher to analyse and work on their project datasets.  The area is door access controlled and contains a CCTV system.