Member

Amendment 330E is about data use and whether GBR should be within the scope of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Smart data schemes are regulated arrangements for the secure sharing of specified customer or business data with authorised recipients. As I am sure noble Lords can appreciate, it would be inappropriate to pre-empt the need for a rail smart data scheme on this, particularly when open data is the default position. A separate review of data held by GBR, as this amendment would create, would duplicate the framework set out in that legislation and pre-empt proper assessment and prioritisation of a possible rail smart data scheme. Our existing approach to data, which includes allowing GBR to disclose information about its function and duties, is the more direct and proportionate way to improve access to rail data, while retaining the flexibility to use the Data (Use and Access Act) 2025 if a rail smart data scheme is shown to be necessary.