Publication - Impact assessment
Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment (EQIA) screening
The equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill clarifies how digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs are treated under Scots private law. The Bill will not adversely impact individuals with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Title of legislation
Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill
Minister
Richard Lochhead, Minister for Business and Employment
Lead official
Kieran Burke
Officials involved in the EQIA: Name - Team
Kieran Burke, Financial Services
Directorate – Division - Team
DITI, Investment and Financial Services, Financial Services
Is this new policy or revision to an existing policy?
This is new legislation to provide greater legal certainty in Scots private law.
Contact
Email: digitalassets@gov.scot