About us
The Central Digital and Data Office is part of the Cabinet Office. We lead the Government Digital and Data function for government.
We put the right conditions in place to achieve digital, data and technology transformation at scale by working with departments, and other government functions like commercial, project delivery and security professionals.
Responsibilities
We:
- lead the Government Digital and Data function
- set the strategic direction for government on digital, data and technology
- set digital, data andtechnology strategy and standards, like the Technology Code of Practice, the Service Standard and Open Standards
- are responsible for cross-government digital and data performance and assurance, including Spend Controls
- lead capability development, including the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework
What we do
Priorities
Our vision is that by 2025 the UK government will be a transformed, more efficient digital government that provides better outcomes for everyone. To do this our strategy is focused on six key missions:
- Transformed public services that achieve the right outcomes
- One Login for Government
- Better data to power decision making
- Efficient, secure and sustainable technology
- Digital skills at scale
- A system that unlocks digital transformation
Find out more about CDDO and government’s Transforming for a Digital Future: Government’s 2022-25 Roadmap for Digital and Data.
Who we are
We’re based in London, Bristol and Manchester.
Find out more about the Digital Advisory Board that provides independent advice to the government’s digital data and technology function.
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