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Communications data is a vital tool used to investigate crime, protect the public and safeguard national security.
We support all professional communicators across government to gain the skills and knowledge they need to carry out their roles. GCS is part of the Civil Service .
This section provides guidance for communications network providers on legislation, regulation, working with local authorities and with property developers.
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
The Office for Communications Data Authorisations considers requests for communications data from law enforcement and public authorities.
View the closed IoCCO site in the UK Government Web Archive .
How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.
Published communications issued to stakeholders relating to regulation of environmental and decommissioning activity for UK offshore oil and gas operations.
The role of the Communication function, the standards and services it is responsible for and how it builds professional skills in the Civil Service.
Images, branding and other communication resources for use when supporting the UK Transition campaign in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
This collection brings together all documents relating to DWP communications and customer insight research.
This competition seeks innovations for communications, networking and information services, to help solve defence challenges.
Rules and guidance for prison staff to manage communications controls and interception across prisons and Young Offenders Institutions.
The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) provides intelligence, protects information and informs relevant UK policy to keep society safe and successful in the internet age. GCHQ works with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is supported by 1 public body .
Using non-corporate communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp, private email, SMS) for government business.
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency, was a non-departmental public body and lead agency in the United Kingdom for promotion and integration of information and communications technology (ICT) in education.
Sarah Baxendale is a Communications Apprentice in the Government Legal Department, based in London.
This guide has been produced to assist government and public sector organisations with writing agency briefs when buying communications and marketing services.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on how to help prisoners stay in touch with family members, friends, legal professionals and support services.
How to appeal a notice or decision from the Interception of Communications Commissioner (ICC) or competent authority under Network and Information Systems (NIS) regulations.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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