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Consistent and standards-based comma-separated values (CSV) files help make data more effective and easier to share across government.
Keep systems and data safe with the appropriate level of security.
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
General principles on the government's use of generative artificial intelligence (AI), which can be used to create new text, images, video, audio, or code.
Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
Reduce development overhead and time to deployment by standardising how teams design, launch and manage APIs in your organisation.
A standardised way of recording and sharing information about how the public sector uses algorithmic tools.
Use the cloud first policy by evaluating cloud computing before other options.
Find out who to get permission from to apply for a .gov.uk domain name.
Avoid duplicating effort and unnecessary costs by collaborating across government and sharing and reusing technology, data, and services.
A domain name is an important asset and is not protected by default. Follow these recommendations to keep your domain secure.
The Central Digital and Data Office’s calendar of upcoming events.
Sample accessible document policy, including example wording and guidance on what to cover.
Use open standards to build technology that is easier to expand and upgrade, and make sure it communicates with other technology.
Template for GOV.UK publication page for departmental core transparency data, to be published quarterly.
This guidance has been designed to support public sector teams completing algorithmic transparency reports.
Structuring, designing and publishing your API documentation
This guidance explains what .gov.uk agreements Registrars, Registrant and sub-Registrants need in place to protect their .gov.uk domains.
Essential skills for senior civil servants to keep pace with Digital and Data developments and help government provide better services for users.
All codes of practice to accompany data access measures in the Digital Economy Act 2017.
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