Guidance

The Social Security (Electronic Communications) Directions

Directions about electronic communications for benefits.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 27 February 2013
• Last updated: 9 November 2023 — See all updates

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The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Directions 2023

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The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (No. 3) Directions 2020

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The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (No. 2) Directions 2020

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The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (No. 2) Directions 2016

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The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (No. 2) Directions 2015

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The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Directions 2013

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The Social Security (Electronic Communications) Consolidation and Amendment Directions 2011

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Directions about electronic communications for social security benefits including State Pension, Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Published 27 February 2013
Last updated 9 November 2023 + show all updates

1. 9 November 2023

   Added the Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Directions 2023. These ensure that legislation allows for Universal Credit and Maternity Allowance claims to be notified through the Tell Us Once service when someone dies.

2. 28 October 2020

   Added The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (No. 3) Directions 2020.

3. 20 August 2020

   Added The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (No. 2) Directions 2020.

4. 11 May 2020

   Added the Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Directions 2020.

5. 24 May 2016

   Added The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (No. 2) Directions 2016 covering industrial injuries benefit and Employment and Support Allowance.

6. 5 April 2016

   Added the Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Directions 2016 covering State Pension.

7. 30 November 2015

   Added the Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) (No. 2) Directions 2015 covering Universal Credit.

8. 23 November 2015

   Added The Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Directions 2015 covering Personal Independence Payment.

9. 27 February 2013

   First published.