RatSWD

• An independent advisory council to the German federal government since 2004
• 10 members nominated through an election process from the academic community and 10 members from the data producing sector
• Goal: To promote legally compliant and user-friendly access to quality-assured sensitive data

The German Data Forum (Rat für Sozial- und Wirtschaftsdaten, RatSWD) is committed to ensuring user-friendly, quality-assured and legally compliant access to sensitive research data.

Within the RatSWD, elected researchers work together with representatives from major data-producing institutions to develop recommendations for reliable framework conditions and the design of a sustainable research data infrastructure.

In this capacity, RatSWD – as an advisory body to the Federal Government – strengthens empirical research as the foundation for evidence-based decision-making and contributes to the further development of Germany as a center of scientific excellence.