Data Asset Register and Data Asset Registrar White Paper Consultation

Overview

The Department for Enterprise is seeking views on the proposed Data Asset Register and Data Asset Registrar under the Data Asset Foundations framework.

The White Paper sets out the proposed architecture, governance model, registration process, classification framework, access model, and operational approach for the Register and Registrar. The consultation is intended to gather feedback on the proposed regulatory and operational framework before secondary legislation and supporting guidance are finalised.

The consultation does not create legal obligations. Its purpose is to test whether the proposed model is clear, proportionate, workable, and complete.

Why your views matter

We are consulting to refine the proposed operational and regulatory framework for the Data Asset Register and Data Asset Registrar before secondary legislation is completed.

We are particularly seeking views on whether the proposals are clear, practical, proportionate, and whether any important risks, gaps, or implementation issues need to be addressed.

Responses will be reviewed and used to inform the development of regulations and operational guidance required to implement the Register and Registrar.

Reasonable adjustments and alternative formats

The department is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to make our documents easy to use and accessible to all.

We will take steps to accommodate any reasonable adjustments and provide such assistance as you may reasonably require to enable you to access or reply to this consultation.

If you would like to receive this document in another format or need assistance with accessing or replying to this consultation, please email Kasia.Heggs@gov.im or telephone +44 1624 639766.

Responding to this consultation

You can respond to this consultation online by clicking on the 'Online survey' link below.

Alternatively you can download a paper version of this consultation in the 'Related' section below and email it to Kasia.Heggs@gov.im or post it to:

Digital Isle Of Man (Kasia Heggs)
St Georges Court,
Upper Church Street,
Douglas,
IM1 1EX.

What happens next

Once the consultation closes, responses will be reviewed and analysed by the Department. A summary of consultation feedback and the Government response will be prepared and published on the Consultation Hub.

The responses will be used to inform the finalisation of the proposed regulations and operational guidance for the Data Asset Register and Data Asset Registrar.

Publication of consultation feedback is expected within 12 weeks of the consultation closing, in line with Consultation Hub guidance.