Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 36
36
Accepted
Continue monitoring public attitudes on the Government’s use of data by the CDEI.
Recommendation
In parallel, the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation should continue its excellent work in monitoring public attitudes on the Government’s use of data. (Paragraph 114) 44 Transforming the UK’s Evidence Base
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, stating that the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (formerly CDEI) already conducts an annual survey to monitor public opinions on data use, with the fourth wave due in December 2024.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government accepts the Committee’s recommendation. Since 2021, the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (formerly the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation) within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has conducted a survey to track public opinions towards data-driven technology and artificial intelligence. The annual survey, the fourth wave of which is due to be published in December 2024, provides insight into where citizens see the greatest value in data use, where they see the greatest risks, levels of trust in institutions to use data, and preferences for data sharing. Evidence from the tracker survey, alongside other qualitative and quantitative research conducted by the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit, supports policymakers to use data in a way that aligns with public values.