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.
Stage 2: Data and evidence gathering, involvement and consultation
Include here the results of your evidence gathering (including framing exercise), including qualitative and quantitative data and the source of that information, whether national statistics, surveys or consultations with relevant equality groups.
| Characteristic[1] | Evidence gathered and Strength/quality of evidence | Source | Data gaps identified and action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
| Disability | No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
| Sex | No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
| Pregnancy and maternity | No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
| Gender reassignment | No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
| Sexual orientation | No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
| Race | No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
| Religion or belief | No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
|
Marriage and civil partnership (the Scottish Government does not require assessment against this protected characteristic unless the policy or practice relates to work, for example HR policies and practices - refer to Definitions of Protected Characteristics document for details) |
No evidence. | N/A | N/A |
Contact
Email: digitalassets@gov.scot