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The PSFA told us that current legislation, for example the Digital Economy Act 2017 mentioned...
Conclusion
The PSFA told us that current legislation, for example the Digital Economy Act 2017 mentioned previously, is an essential foundation for the use of data analytics to fight fraud and error. That Act provided a mechanism which enabled government bodies to share certain datasets, allowing for greater use of data analytics.58
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
75th Report - Government use of data analytics on error and fraud
27 Mar 2026
HC 891
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.2 yrs
Report published
27 Mar 2026