There was concern that this would be resource intensive.viiCoCABS, writen evidence
Several of the CABx highlighted concerns about data-sharing and CAS told the Committee:
Any costs with obtaining and creating data sets or insight should not be underestimated and we would expect to see these costs factored into the set up costs for the new body. We are seeking assurances that small organisations would not be expected to bear the cost burden of sharing insights with the new body.viiiCAS, written evidence
The Minister told the Committee that the Scottish Government has set up a working group on data sharing to ensure a suitable framework can be put in place to simplify the data-sharing process and maximise the information which can be gathered by Consumer Scotland.