Get help with the Secure Data Environment (SDE)

The Secure Data Environment (SDE) provides approved researchers with access to essential linked, de-identified health data to quickly answer research questions. This data is available through the Secure Data Environment (SDE) platform.

Find resources, and learn from the research and experience of other teams.

What to expect in the SDE

What to expect before using the SDE platform
Set up and tools

Set up your account and get started with Databricks, R Studio, and Gitlab
Data sets

How to interpret and use data sets

Sample code

Shared code to speed up your analysis
Coding basics

Getting started with R, Python, and SQL
Safe principles

Guidance for safe outputs and best practice principles

This page is currently for existing SDE users

If you want to express your interest or find out more, visit the Secure Data Environment (SDE) Service page.

If you are a DAE user refer to the DAE user guidance.

Page last reviewed: 15 March 2021
Next review due: 15 March 2024