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How the government classifies information assets to ensure they are appropriately protected.
Executive Summary The Government Security Classifications Policy (GSCP)…
The Government Security Classifications Policy (GSCP) sets out the…
What is OFFICIAL classified information? 1. All information that is…
What is SECRET classified information? 1. The SECRET classification tier…
What is TOP SECRET classified information? 1. The TOP SECRET…
1. Remote working is where users work either partially or entirely away…
1. This guidance document provides a set of considerations for Security…
Summary 1. Contracting authorities and their contractors which handle,…
How does the updated system work? 1. The updated GSCP defines the system…
Description of the data set showing known mine entries indicating the entrance into a mine working.
1. Introduction The Coal Authority manages the effects of past coal…
How to access public data from the Companies House register using our data products.
The AQuA Book is Government guidance about how to produce robust, fit for purpose analysis. It's for all analysts, analytical managers and commissioners.
A summary of changes to the UK’s data protection and privacy legislation in the Data (Use and Access) Act.
The Technology Code of Practice is a set of criteria to help government design, build and buy technology.
DSIT’s first Cloud Challenge Book sets out challenges across the UK cloud infrastructure, and invites industry partners to innovate at a national scale.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Guidance for public sector organisations on how to use data and data-driven technologies responsibly.
Guidance for safely publishing source code in the open, and reducing the risk of AI-accelerated vulnerability discovery.
Use free property and street information to add geospatial data to your projects and comply with the UPRN standard.
Description of the dataset showing part of the coal mining reporting area which contains recorded coal mining related features.
Towards a data quality culture: principles and practices to assess, communicate and improve the quality of data in government
A template for public sector organisations to share information about how and why they are using algorithmic tools.
The following notices set out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
This is collated guidance from government websites and independent bodies to help you follow the technology code of practice.
Description of the dataset showing the area of the ground that might be affected if subsidence a mine entry occurs.
The Code of Data Matching Practice explains the data matching work the NFI does.
This guidance has been designed to support public sector teams completing ATRS records.
A mission statement setting out the UK approach to adequacy assessments and international data transfers, and guidance the UK follows for undertaking its assessments, reviews and monitoring duties.
Consistent and standards-based comma-separated values (CSV) files help make data more effective and easier to share across government.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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