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From Government Digital Service (GDS)
  • Find guidance for the responsible use and development of data and data technologies developed by and for government and public sector bodies.

  • Make sure your technology, infrastructure and systems are accessible and inclusive for all users.

  • A domain name is an important asset and is not protected by default. Follow these recommendations to keep your domain secure.

  • Find out the benefits of getting and using a .gov.uk domain

  • All codes of practice to accompany data access measures in the Digital Economy Act 2017.

  • Protection in the EU for databases produced in the UK.

  • The GOV.UK proposition is guidance for government departments and agencies who publish information or services on GOV.UK.

  • Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.

  • Use the cloud first policy by evaluating cloud computing before other options.

  • Create, update and conclude a call for evidence on GOV.UK.

  • When to use the different options for grouping content on GOV.UK: topics, mainstream browse and collections.

  • Every .gov.uk domain needs a registrant. Find out what they do and who can be a registrant.

  • Keep systems and data safe with the appropriate level of security.

  • Understand your users and their needs. Develop knowledge of your users and what that means for your technology project or programme.

  • Find out how to use tools like Google Analytics and Content Data to get data on how users are interacting with GOV.UK content and improve search engine optimisation (SEO).

  • Organisations certified against the trust framework will be able to use the information in GOV.UK Wallet.

  • GOV.UK Verify was a secure way to prove who you are online. It made it safe, quick and easy to access some services on GOV.UK.

  • How and when to publish a blog.

  • This tool allows teams to assess the progress of their transformation programme and identify which areas need more attention.

  • This guidance has been designed to support public sector teams completing ATRS records.