The National Data Strategy will help ensure that people, businesses and organisations trust the data ecosystem, are sufficiently skilled to operate effectively within it, and can get access to data when they need it.
Name in original language
National Data Strategy
Initiative overview
The Strategy sets out how best to unlock the power of data for the UK. It builds upon initiatives such as the Industrial Strategy, the AI Review, the AI Sector Deal and the Research and Development Roadmap. The government believes that unlocking the value of data is key to driving growth both within the digital sector and across the economy.A number of interconnected issues currently prevent the best use of data in the UK. These are reflected in the core pillars of this strategy:* Data foundations: The true value of data can only be fully realised when it is fit for purpose, recorded in standardised formats on modern, future-proof systems and held in a condition that means it is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. By improving the quality of the data, we can use it more effectively, and drive better insights and outcomes from its use.* Data skills: To make the best use of data, we must have a wealth of data skills to draw on. That means delivering the right skills through our education system, but also ensuring that people can continue to develop the data skills they need throughout their lives.* Data availability: For data to have the most effective impact, it needs to be appropriately accessible, mobile and re-usable. That means encouraging better coordination, access to and sharing of data of appropriate quality between organisations in the public, private and third sectors, and ensuring appropriate protections for the flow of data internationally.* Responsible data: As we drive increased use of data, we must ensure that it is used responsibly, in a way that is lawful, secure, fair, ethical, sustainable and accountable, while also supporting innovation and research.The initiative has the following objective(s):To drive the collective vision that will support the UK to build a world-leading data economy.
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Who has primary responsibility to implementing the national strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Budget information available?
Not available
To what extent do you have mechanisms or other efforts to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation and monitoring?
Expert consultation(s) and other engagement.,
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.,
Public consultation(s) and other engagement.
Is there a mechanism to monitor implementation?
true
Please describe the monitoring mechanism - in that order.
The National Data Strategy (NDS) monitoring and evaluation framework was published in September 2021. This framework was designed to track delivery of government intervention for the NDS.
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Has this initiative been evaluated?
Yes
Are evaluation results public?
No
