Better use of new and improved third-party data
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Detail of outcome
The government is committed to implementing these changes in a way that is proportionate and sensitive to the needs of businesses, including the timing of the first requirements.
The government has published the draft legislation that will give effect to the changes for an eight-week technical consultation alongside this summary document. The government welcomes comments on the legislation to ensure it functions as intended.
Original consultation
Consultation description
We welcome engagement from third-party data suppliers to HMRC who are within the scope of this consultation (financial services providers including banks, building societies, merchant acquirers and other providers of card acquiring services).
The government also welcomes engagement from any taxpayer or interested party with views on the efficacy and reform of our bulk data gathering powers and safeguards.