For anyone working with data and statistics
The Code Principles unpack the core principles of the Code of Practice for Statistics – Trustworthiness, Quality and Value (TQV).
They can be used by anyone in any organisation who wants to ensure that the information they provide serves the public good.
They can be applied by people in different roles, including analytical, operational, policy and communication roles, who are working with different types of evidence and analysis, such as data science, management information, economic analysis and social research.
They can be used both inside government and in other settings, such as the commercial sector, academia and the voluntary sector.
The principles form the basis of the ten Standards for Official Statistics, which further set out specific statistical practices expected of official statistics producers to ensure that official statistics serve the public good.
The Office for Statistics Regulation runs a scheme to recognise organisations working outside of official statistics production that voluntarily apply the Code.
The Code Principles
Trustworthiness
1 Show integrity
2 Lead responsibly
3 Be transparent
4 Manage data responsibly
Quality
5 Prioritise quality
6 Be rigorous
7 Be open about quality
Value
8 Be relevant
9 Be clear
10 Be accessible
