Dashboards Connection: Tackling Data Debt Before It’s Too Late

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched its latest dashboards connection campaign, targeting schemes due to connect over the coming months. The message is clear: dashboards are moving fast, and quality data is at the heart of their success.

Research shows that while 80% of schemes are on track to connect on or before their connect-by date, many still have significant work to do to get their data dashboards-ready. With over 40 million member records already connected, the sense of urgency is growing.

The cost of “data debt”

Years of under-investment in member data have left many schemes with what TPR refers to as data debt. Like financial debt, it carries a cost. Poor-quality or incomplete data will make connecting to dashboards harder, more expensive, and riskier for trustees, administrators, and ultimately members.

TPR’s core messages for schemes

TPR’s campaign sets out four critical reminders:

• Data is vital – quality member data is the foundation of dashboards.
• Teamwork is key – getting dashboards-ready requires everyone pulling in the same direction.
• Every connection counts – dashboards will transform retirement planning. Don’t let your members get left behind.
• Act now – read the guidance and download TPR’s checklist to track your progress.

How Mortality Manifest can help

We know that dashboards-ready data doesn’t happen overnight. At Mortality Manifest, we work with schemes to:

• Assess current data quality against dashboards requirements
• Identify and address areas of “data debt”
• Build practical, step-by-step improvement plans
• Ensure smooth, accurate member matching once connected

Connect with confidence

The dashboards deadline is approaching fast. Most schemes are already moving, but if you haven’t yet started your data journey, now is the time. Don’t risk compliance headaches or frustrated members tackle your data debt today.