Cabinet Office
March 30
13:00
2023
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The guidance expresses government policy on the use of non-corporate communications channels.
The guidance is a framework for individuals (ministers, officials, and others) to make informed judgements about whether to use such channels. It requires them to exercise professional judgement; assessing the context and substance of information; its sensitivity and the security of the device and channel being used.
The guidance also explains the recordkeeping, transparency, security and data protection considerations and promotes good practice with the following goals:
- To facilitate efficient day-to-day government discussions in a modern way;
- To reduce risks to the security of information;
- To comply with the principles of good government.