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What the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes
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An information architecture is vital to ensuring that information and data can flow across government.
The Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information (APPSI) advises ministers on greater re-use of public sector information, helping the Office of Public Sector Information and HM Stationery Office to keep aligned with current and emerging developments in the information industry.
Key information on Aerial Photography Great Britain (APGB), Postcode Address File (PAF) and Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA).
This Privacy Notice explains who is processing your data, the personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what your legal rights are.
This page provides background information on public bodies and gives guidance to departments.
The publication scheme specifies the categories of information that DBT publishes and how to access that information.
Open Public Services (OPS) is the government’s reform programme for public services. We work with people across government, local government, the private sector and civil society to make sure that everyone has access to the best possible public services. OPS...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. ICO is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
How we comply with data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), when using personal information in our statistics.
Learn how the Government Digital Service is monitoring accessibility under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
How to access public data from the Companies House register using our data products.
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
An explanation of how UKHSA processes your personal data when you apply to access it for secondary purposes
Information about how local authorities use open data to stimulate growth and innovation, save costs and develop more sustainable transport.
How your data is used and collected when using the 'Ask the government a question' service.
How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
The Public Data Group (PDG) will no longer meet and its functions have been integrated into a new Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) board. The Public Data Group (PDG) brought together 4 organisations (Companies House, Land Registry, Met...
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