Big Data Sandbox Options for a Sustainable Future

4. Collaboration beyond big data

The sandbox is not only for handling big data, but can also serve as a platform for other purposes within the statistical community. The sandbox is a statistical laboratory where researchers can immediately share their work. New methods and tools can be developed, tested and used in collaboration. For example, methodological tests on the outputs of new CSPA-compliant services could be envisaged.

5. Data hub

The Sandbox is also a data repository for internal or potentially external use. It provides all users access to the same datasets and can be used by multiple researchers from multiple institutions. The sandbox may provide a platform to compare country datasets on a microdata level or metadata level, subject to confidentiality constraints.