Research Governance Translator & Procurement Support
Helping teams prepare for privacy, accessibility, and approval before problems arise
Research in the public sector isn’t just about methodology.
It’s about governance.
Our role is to act as a research governance translator, helping teams understand what governance partners need and how to prepare in a practical, proportionate way.
Even well-designed research stalls when governance questions surface late.
What personal information are we collecting?
Where will recordings and transcripts be stored?
Who has access, and for how long?
Are materials accessible and bilingual?
Does this trigger a PIA, TRA, or other review?
How clients can best prepare for research
Before starting research, teams are best positioned when they can clearly articulate:
The purpose of the research
The types of data involved (not just “user data”)
The intended use and lifespan of the findings
The tools and workflows being considered
The accessibility and language requirements from day one
We help teams think this through before approvals are requested, reducing rework and delays.
Key checks and balances to consider
Below is a governance readiness checklist that many clients reuse internally.
Purpose & scope
What decision will the research inform?
What decisions will it not support?
Participants
External public, internal staff, or both?
Any vulnerable or equity-seeking groups?
Language and accessibility needs identified?
Data & privacy
What personal information is collected (if any)?
Are sessions recorded? Are transcripts generated?
Where is data stored? For how long?
Who can access raw data vs. summaries?
Tools & workflows
What platforms are used for sessions, surveys, or analysis?
Are tools approved or under review?
Is any data transferred between systems?
Accessibility & language
Are materials accessible by default?
Are French and English experiences equivalent?
Are assistive technologies supported?
Approvals
Does this require a PIA, privacy review, or security sign-off?
Who needs to be consulted early vs. formally?
We help teams walk through this checklist in plain language and translate it into documentation that governance partners can work with.
Not sure where to start?
A short conversation is often enough to point teams in the right direction.