Guidance and regulation

How to use the GOV.UK ID Check app to prove your identity, including how to download the app and how to scan your face and your photo ID.

• From: Government Digital Service
• Updated: 16 April 2024

How to change the password, phone number or email address you use to sign in to your GOV.UK One Login.

• From: Government Digital Service
• Updated: 12 March 2024

How the government classifies information assets to ensure they are appropriately protected.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Updated: 17 July 2023

• Government Security Classifications Policy (HTML)

  Executive Summary The Government Security Classifications Policy (GSCP)…

• Government Security Classifications Policy Quick Read (HTML)

  The Government Security Classifications Policy (GSCP) sets out the…

• Guidance 1.1 - Working at OFFICIAL (HTML)

  What is OFFICIAL classified information? 1. All information that is…

• Guidance 1.2 - Working at SECRET (HTML)

  What is SECRET classified information? 1. The SECRET classification tier…

• Guidance 1.3 - Working at TOP SECRET (HTML)

  What is TOP SECRET classified information? 1. The TOP SECRET…

• Guidance 1.4 - Working Remotely at OFFICIAL and SECRET (HTML)

  1. Remote working is where users work either partially or entirely away…

• Guidance 1.5 - Considerations for Security Advisors (HTML)

  1. This guidance document provides a set of considerations for Security…

• Guidance 1.6 - Contractors and Contracting Authorities (HTML)

  Summary 1. Contracting authorities and their contractors which handle,…

• Guidance 1.7 - Frequently Asked Questions (HTML)

  How does the updated system work? 1. The updated GSCP defines the system…

What to do if you're having problems proving your identity with GOV.UK One Login using security questions.

• From: Government Digital Service
• Updated: 26 October 2023

Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45 helps you decide how to check someone's identity.

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 January 2024

The Technology Code of Practice is a set of criteria to help government design, build and buy technology.

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 21 July 2023

Check for any known problems creating, signing in or resetting your user ID or password.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 14 June 2021

How to get a security code to sign in to your GOV.UK One Login and what to do if you're having problems receiving a code.

• From: Government Digital Service
• Updated: 2 February 2024

How to delete your GOV.UK One Login, and what happens if you do this.

• From: Government Digital Service
• Updated: 26 October 2023

We’re working to help people securely prove who they are without having to rely on physical documents.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Updated: 22 March 2023

How to use chatbots and webchat tools to improve your users’ experience of your service.

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 3 April 2020

The Microsoft 365 Guidance for UK government is a set of recommended configurations for UK government organisations using Microsoft 365

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 5 October 2023

Apply the government secure email policy.

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 4 March 2024

Configure email services securely using encryption and anti-spoofing.

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 4 March 2024

This is collated guidance from government websites and independent bodies to help you follow the technology code of practice.

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 5 October 2023

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

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 6 March 2024

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

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 20 January 2023

Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 1 March 2021

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

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 31 March 2021

Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.

• From: Central Digital and Data Office
• Updated: 5 October 2023