The Government's recent pledge to shake up AI and technology in public services highlights a key issue: data-sharing. Data-sharing is the beating heart of modern public services, as uncovered in a new report by PA Consulting, the ONS, and IPA. But at present, it remains a sticking point, with challenges ranging from poor data sets and incompatible technology to fears of data misuse. So how can Whitehall and local authorities rethink data-sharing to unlock its full potential?

 The case for data-sharing