Scottish student sex survey data, facing ethical concerns, is made available to researchers amid controversy.

Data from a controversial Scottish "sex survey" for students aged 14 and over, which asked about sexual experiences, is now available to external researchers. Half of Scotland's local councils opted out due to concerns over consent and anonymity. While the Scottish Government assures that the data will be used for research without identifying students, parents and academics have raised ethical concerns about the handling of the information.

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