As part of the Towards a National Collection (TaNC) programme, five Discovery Projects have been funded, each responding uniquely to TaNC’s aim to “empower and diversify audiences by involving them in the research and creating new ways for them to access and interact with collections.” (n.d.) A workshop, held on 23 January 2024, brought together representatives from the Discovery Projects and the TaNC programme directorate to explore ethical concerns and develop recommendations for policy and practice. This report outlines the workshop methodology, objectives, and provides a synthesis of group discussions to inform future interdisciplinary and cross-sector research programmes.