Modern Slavery Act
Modern Slavery Act Statement 2025
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps The Data City has taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains.
1. Introduction & Commitment
At The Data City, we are committed to operating responsibly and ethically. We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and work proactively to ensure our business activities and supply chains are free from these practices.
Modern slavery is a global issue, affecting all sectors, including technology, data, and professional services. We are committed to continuous improvement in identifying and mitigating these risks.
2. Our Business & Supply Chains
The Data City is a UK-based technology company providing innovative economic data platforms to public and private sector organisations.
Our supply chains include:
- Technology and software providers
- Data suppliers and licensing partners
- Professional services (legal, financial, marketing)
- Office facilities, IT hardware, and operational suppliers
Most of our suppliers are based in the UK and Europe, though we work with some international technology and data partners. While we consider the risk of modern slavery in our direct supply chain to be low, we remain vigilant, particularly in areas such as hardware procurement and outsourced services.
3. Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
We apply a risk-based approach to assessing modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chain. This includes:
- Screening new suppliers for ethical and modern slavery risks during onboarding.
- Requiring key suppliers to confirm compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.
- Including human rights and ethical labour clauses in relevant contracts.
- Conducting periodic supplier reviews, with enhanced focus on higher-risk sectors and regions.
We prioritise working with partners who share our values, demonstrate strong ethical commitments, and are transparent about their own supply chains.
4. Policies & Governance
Modern slavery prevention is embedded within The Data City’s broader ESG and ethical governance framework.
Key policies include:
- Supplier Code of Conduct – setting clear expectations for labour practices, human rights, and ethical conduct.
- Employee Handbook – reinforcing our commitment to ethical business practices.
- Whistleblowing Policy – providing a confidential channel to report any concerns, including those related to modern slavery.
All policies are reviewed annually to ensure they align with evolving legislation and best practice.
5. Training & Awareness
We provide training and guidance to employees involved in procurement, partnerships, and supply chain management, helping them:
- Recognise potential signs of modern slavery.
- Understand how to report concerns.
- Embed ethical sourcing principles into day-to-day decisions.
We are committed to building awareness across our organisation, ensuring everyone understands their role in preventing exploitation.
6. Monitoring & Future Commitments
We are committed to continual improvement and will take the following actions over the next 12 months:
- Enhance supplier due diligence processes with a stronger focus on ethical sourcing.
- Update our Supplier Code of Conduct to strengthen human rights clauses.
- Deliver refresher training on modern slavery to relevant employees.
- Engage with industry networks to share best practice and explore collaboration opportunities around ethical supply chains.
7. Approval & Review
This statement has been approved by The Data City’s Board of Directors and will be reviewed and updated annually.
Approved by:
Kelly Weston
Director, The Data City
Date: March 2025
Version: 3 (previous updated Dec 2023)