Our work on the Data (Use and Access) Bill
The APPG on the Future of Work has been actively engaging with the Data (Use and Access) Bill to ensure that policy developments reflect the evolving landscape of work and technology. As part of our commitment to shaping informed and forward-thinking legislation, we have undertaken a series of initiatives to contribute expertise and insights to the parliamentary process.
In January, we convened an expert roundtable, bringing together key stakeholders, including academics, industry representatives, policymakers, and civil society organizations. This roundtable was hosted in Parliament by our co-chairs Andrew Pakes MP, and Lord Jim Knight. This discussion provided a comprehensive analysis of the potential implications of the Bill, focusing on its impact on workers' rights, data governance, and the responsible use of workplace technologies.
Building on the insights gained from this roundtable, the APPG developed an in-depth briefing that was disseminated to parliamentarians. This briefing outlined key concerns and recommendations, emphasising the need for a balanced approach that fosters innovation while safeguarding workers' rights and data privacy.
In tandem with this, the APPG played an active role in the legislative process by drafting and tabling amendments to the Bill. These amendments, entitled ‘Data-informed AI impact on work or workers’, were designed to highlight the range of impacts and ways to create value from AI and automation technologies, other than the substitution of human tasks and labour. Drawing on the Pissarides Review's model of automation and paper on automation archetypes, the amendments tabled by Lord Tim Clement-Jones and Lord Jim Knight are visible here.
Through these efforts, the APPG on the Future of Work continues to advocate for policies that promote fair, inclusive, and sustainable work environments in the digital age. We remain committed to working collaboratively with policymakers and stakeholders to shape a future where technological advancements enhance, rather than undermine, workers' rights and opportunities.