Secure, Standardised, Consent-Driven Data Sharing
Unlocking the power of Smart Data for the UK economy.
Smart Data enables secure, standardised, and consent-driven sharing of data between organisations and individuals — unlocking innovation, better services, and economic growth worth an estimated £27.8 billion.
UK Parliament and Westminster — Smart Data Group launch event
Our Divisions
A comprehensive delivery organisation for smart data.
We empower members to design and implement smart data schemes while shaping and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements — uniting data holders, third-party providers, regulators, and policymakers.
SDG UK
The collective voice and home for the smart data ecosystem — convening industry leaders, advocating for policy, and developing commercially viable use cases for smart data schemes.
Smart Data Services
A not-for-profit implementation entity that operates regulated and commercial smart data schemes, providing technical expertise, governance frameworks, and operational infrastructure.
Smart Data International
Promoting UK standards globally, driving cross-border interoperability, sharing best practice, and representing members' international interests.
Membership
Join a growing network of data holders, third-party providers, consumer groups, regulators, and innovators shaping the future of data sharing across the UK economy.
UK Parliament building — Smart Data Group launch venue
Why Smart Data Matters
The UK is entering a data-sharing revolution.
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 gives the government and regulators powers to mandate data sharing across sectors including energy, retail, telecoms, and finance.
Smart Data Group proactively delivers scalable, market-driven solutions that anticipate regulation — enabling industry players to lead, not follow. We create collaborative data-sharing frameworks that drive innovation and trust.
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News & Insights
Financial Conduct Authority building — open banking regulation
SDG Welcomes FCA Announcement on Future Entity for UK Open Banking
A critical step towards a more unified, interoperable, and user-centric open banking ecosystem.
UK data policy documents — regulatory framework
UK Data Reforms Unpacked: The New Smart Data Schemes
A closer look at Part 1 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and its smart data scheme provisions.
Energy meter and smart home technology — energy data sharing
Energy Smart Data Scheme Proposed in Britain
An energy smart data scheme involving sharing customer data with authorised third parties is under investigation.