Guidance

Model Action Plan for Responding to Significant Data Breaches

The Model Action Plan is a cross-government framework for all departments and arms-length bodies to follow when responding to significant personal data breaches

• From: Cabinet Office
• Published: 15 July 2026

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Model Action Plan for Responding to Significant Data Breaches (PDF)

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The Model Action Plan is a cross-government framework for all departments and arms-length bodies to follow when responding to significant personal data breaches.

Published 15 July 2026