Policy paper
Data asset management policy in government
This policy sets out the requirements for UK government departments and their ALBs to identify, record and centrally report data assets.
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Better use and management of data is essential to:
- improving public services
- boosting economic growth
- underpinning groundbreaking research
- harnessing the opportunities of AI
This policy establishes the ownership, standards and life cycle controls needed to treat data as a strategic asset in a unifying way, supporting all strategic outcomes.
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Published 27 May 2026