House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Smart Data Roadmap Publication
18 April 2024 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Kevin Hollinrake Con Thirsk and Malton
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government has published a Smart Data Roadmap to guide implementation in seven sectors.
- The roadmap uses new powers granted by the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.
- The document aims to assist businesses in planning and benefiting from future changes.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the publication of a Smart Data Roadmap that outlines actions for progressing a data-driven economy using new powers from the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.
Action requested
The government has published a roadmap to guide implementation of Smart Data schemes in seven sectors over the coming year, leveraging legislative power granted by the recently passed bill. The roadmap aims to help businesses plan and benefit from the upcoming changes.
Key facts
- The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was introduced to the House of Commons in March 2023.
- The Bill has passed Second Reading in the House of Lords on 19 December 2023.
- The Roadmap identifies opportunities and challenges in implementing Smart Data schemes in seven sectors: energy, banking, finance, retail, home-buying, transport, and telecoms.