Data Sharing Governance Framework

This document provides guidance on how to make data sharing more efficient in government departments and agencies.

Description

The Data Sharing Governance Framework provides principles and actions to reduce or remove common non-technical frictions and barriers, now and over time. It highlights the relationship between technical data standards and wider data governance.

Applying the principles and actions in this Framework will set departments and public bodies on a course to greater alignment of data sharing systems and processes, and embed data sharing as a strategic priority across government.

You should use this framework if you are either a:

  • senior leader who is responsible for setting the strategy and direction for a government organisation or department
  • data management specialist
  • data sharing practitioner
  • data requester

The framework applies to:

  • UK government departments (not including councils)
  • agencies of UK government departments


Read the Data Sharing Governance Framework

Updates to this page

Published 29 January 2025