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Topic: Pipistrellus pipistrellus ss on the NBN Atlas issues

There has been an issue with the NBN Atlas processing of Pipistrellus pipistrellus (Schreber, 1774) sensu stricto (TVK: NHMSYS0020001355) - they are not being picked up as sensitive in those countries that list them.

In order to ensure any sensitive data is not accidentally being shared at full resolution in the NBN Atlas, a temporary fix is in place to automatically remove occurrence records for this taxon from all datasets provided to us for data processing whilst we work to resolve the issue.

Further detail:
The sensitive data service, embedded in the data processing, is not using the ID but the name and the lookup for Pipistrellus pipistrellus (Schreber, 1774) sensu stricto returns the results for Pipistrellus pipistrellus (Schreber, 1774) sensu lato. We are updating the data processor which will enable us to fix this, but the fix will require occurrence records to be supplied with both the scientificName and taxonId.
This does not appear to be an issue for any other listed sensitive species.

Apologies for any data partners that this impacts. Please get in touch if you need further information.

2 (edited by charliebarnes 17-02-2025 10:05:03)

Re: Pipistrellus pipistrellus ss on the NBN Atlas issues

This issue (or a related one) has been known about for at least 8 years eg https://forums.nbn.org.uk/viewtopic.php?id=6605

Charlie Barnes
Information Officer
Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership