Open consultation

Expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Published: 29 July 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We are seeking views on expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 23 September 2025

Consultation description

This consultation sets out proposals to make changes affecting powers in the Digital Economy Act 2017 (DEA) in order to enable information sharing to:

• support the delivery of passported benefits (such as free school meals)
• provide support to individuals and households with energy debt through the introduction of an energy Debt Relief Scheme

Documents

Information sharing for public service delivery: expanding the information sharing powers in Part 5 (chapter one) of the Digital Economy Act 2017 to support passported benefits and reduce fuel poverty

HTML

Rhannu gwybodaeth i gyflenwi gwasanaethau cyhoeddus Ehangu’r pwerau rhannu gwybodaeth yn Rhan 5 (pennod un) Deddf yr Economi Ddigidol 2017 i gefnogi budd-daliadau pasbort a lleihau tlodi tanwydd

PDF, 416 KB, 35 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alt.formats@dsit.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Email to:

dea-consultation2025@dsit.gov.uk

Write to:

Data Sharing Legislation Team
Government Digital Service (GDS)
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
7th Floor, The White Chapel Building
10 Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 8QS

Published 29 July 2025