National Data Library Expert Advisory Group
Information about the National Data Library (NDL) Expert Advisory Group including its role and members.
The National Data Library (NDL) Expert Advisory Group was established in September 2025 by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The NDL Expert Advisory Group supports and challenges the design and delivery of the NDL through meaningful discussions.
The group consists of invited members drawn from industry, academia and civil society with a diverse range of expertise in Data and AI.
The group is co-chaired by Sarah Hodgetts, Director for Geospatial and National Data Library, and Dom Hallas, Executive Director at Startup Coalition. Members are invited to attend the group for a 12-month term, after which membership will be subject to review.
The objectives of the Expert Advisory Group are to:
- provide strategic insight and scrutiny to shape NDL design and delivery
- review proposals and advise on user impact and operational feasibility
- share expertise from past initiatives and emerging innovations
- advise on principles that support transparency and strengthen public confidence
- highlight policy and legislative considerations that may affect responsible data sharing
The Expert Advisory Group serves as a stakeholder advisory group, that acts as a forum for sharing views and supporting NDL delivery decisions. It does not hold decision-making authority.