The UK government has set out its long‑term vision for a “smart data economy” – and the energy and property sectors are now firmly in its sights.
Published in March, Smart Data 2035: The UK’s Smart Data Strategy confirms the government’s intention to accelerate secure, consent‑based data sharing across the economy, building on the legal powers granted under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA).
The strategy signals a material shift: political will is creating smart data schemes through legislation to accelerate industry’s confidence and ability to share data to provide better, more personalised and more innovative services which generate GDP, with energy and property identified as early priorities.
Written by Gowling WLG.