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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 3 March (HL14499), and further to the Statement by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 2 June (HL Deb col 756), what the terms are for the review of the use of non-corporate communications channels and, if they...
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 3 March (HL14499), and further to the Statement by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 2 June (HL Deb col 756), what the terms are for the review of the use of non-corporate communications channels and, if they...
The Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of Non-Corporate Communications Channels were published in full on 2 June on the Government website and are reproduced here for the benefit of their Lordships’ House:
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO THE USE OF NON-CORPORATE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS IN THE UK GOVERNMENT
Purpose of Review
1. To examine the use of ‘non-corporate communications channels’ (NCCCs) within the UK government.
2. To consider the behavioural, organisational, legal, and technological factors affecting the use of NCCCs.
3. To make practical recommendations concerning NCCC use with the aim of improving the quality, security, propriety, effectiveness, and efficiency of government decision-making and record-keeping.
Background
The current lack of clarity on the use of NCCCs within Government raises concerns about information security practices, transparency and record keeping. These concerns engage with the Government’s legal obligations and standards of conduct.
Scope & Definition
The communication behaviours and practices of all UK Ministers, Special Advisers and Civil Servants concerning Government business are within scope, as are the related behavioural, organisational, legal, and technological factors. Where appropriate, this will include communications with wider public sector officials, although the communications of local government and other public sector bodies are generally out of scope. The review will provide a formal definition of NCCCs. However, for the purposes of these Terms of Reference, NCCCs are defined as any means of communication (generally, but not exclusively, textual) not provided for by HMG, and that might be personally owned, externally hosted or managed.
● The review is to gather and consider evidence of actual NCCC practice, including but not restricted to:
○ patterns of use, misuse and abuse, at all levels
○ communications with external partners (domestic and international)
○ crisis communications
○ record creation, retention, deletion and disclosure, including the use of auto-deletion features
○ assessment of the quality and provision of guidance and training
○ threats posed to the security and integrity of Government communications, including interception or device compromise by hostile actors and risks arising from the jurisdiction in which platform data is held
● The review should consider the following in making its recommendations:
○ how to reduce the risk of data loss and data leaks through the use of NCCCs
○ the incentives and disincentives to good behaviour (e.g: discipline, Codes of Conduct, etc.)
○ the communications channels that are available on official systems and the impact on the use of NCCCs as alternatives
○ any necessary changes to the policy and accountability framework for NCCCs and information security
○ options for improving guidance and training on NCCCs and information security ○ how to preserve the legitimate operational benefits of fast, informal communication whilst managing the associated risks
○ the likely impact of recommendations on the efficiency and effectiveness of government business
○ the views of the Information Commissioner and the Keeper of Public Records.
Leadership and Governance
This is to be an independent review, conducted by a qualified senior public figure supported by a small team of serving officials. The lead reviewer will make a written report of their findings and recommendations to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Security Minister jointly, copying the Prime Minister.
Timings
The reviewer will report in early 2027. The Government will publish the Review’s findings and present the Government’s response to Parliament in due course thereafter.
Method
This will be determined by the lead reviewer, but the review team will be expected to make use of previous reviews and studies, the technical literature, structured interviews, data analysis, observational studies, surveys in preparing their findings and recommendations. The review will also consider suitable international comparators and models of best practice drawn from other corporate settings. The review will be informed and, as appropriate, illustrated by specific examples of NCCC use.
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) has today made the following statement:
I made a written ministerial statement on 15th April about Peter May’s Review into the corporate effectiveness and cultural health of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). In that...
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) has today made the following statement:
I made a written ministerial statement on 15th April about Peter May’s Review into the corporate effectiveness and cultural health of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). In that...
To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to paragraph 38 of the guidance Using non-corporate communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp, private email, SMS) for government business, published on 30 March 2023, whether they completed the review of that guidance by 31 December 2025; and when they plan to publish any revisions...
To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to paragraph 38 of the guidance Using non-corporate communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp, private email, SMS) for government business, published on 30 March 2023, whether they completed the review of that guidance by 31 December 2025; and when they plan to publish any revisions...
This government has a robust set of security policies and guidance to ensure our information is processed securely, which is kept under constant consideration.
As part of this government’s recent commitment to raise information security standards, we plan to examine whether the current codes of conduct and guidance relating to the use of non-corporate communication channels remain effective, given the changing ways in which we use modern technology in government.
Lords statement on the Cabinet Office review into Labour Together and APCO Worldwide.
Lords statement on the Cabinet Office review into Labour Together and APCO Worldwide.
The noble Lord raises a genuinely important point that we have discussed in recent weeks. He will be aware that the elections Bill has now been published. I should declare that I have, historically, been responsible for a third-party campaign, HOPE not hate, and that, until the general election, I...
The noble Lord raises a genuinely important point that we have discussed in recent weeks. He will be aware that the elections Bill has now been published. I should declare that I have, historically, been responsible for a third-party campaign, HOPE not hate, and that, until the general election, I...
My noble friend and I worked together when I was the chief executive of Index on Censorship, and in fact I was a member of the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists under the previous Government, which, under the current Government, is co-chaired by Jess Phillips MP and Steph...
My noble friend and I worked together when I was the chief executive of Index on Censorship, and in fact I was a member of the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists under the previous Government, which, under the current Government, is co-chaired by Jess Phillips MP and Steph...
My Lords, I would hope that the Prime Minister will use both the recommendations from Sir Laurie Magnus as well as every other form of information available to him.
My Lords, I would hope that the Prime Minister will use both the recommendations from Sir Laurie Magnus as well as every other form of information available to him.
The noble Baroness is even more aware than I am that it is well above my pay grade to comment on the contents
of the next King’s Speech. But she will be aware that I actively campaigned on the issue of anti-SLAPP legislation alongside many other Members of your Lordships’...
The noble Baroness is even more aware than I am that it is well above my pay grade to comment on the contents
of the next King’s Speech. But she will be aware that I actively campaigned on the issue of anti-SLAPP legislation alongside many other Members of your Lordships’...
I thank the noble Lord for bringing that to my attention. I am not aware of the Members of your Lordships’ House to which he is referring, but if he would like to speak to me outside the Chamber, I look forward to that conversation.
I thank the noble Lord for bringing that to my attention. I am not aware of the Members of your Lordships’ House to which he is referring, but if he would like to speak to me outside the Chamber, I look forward to that conversation.
Good afternoon. I thank the noble Baroness for her questions, of which there were several. Let me see whether I can assist her with some of her concerns.
First, I place on record my thanks and the thanks of the Government to the civil servants who have so diligently undertaken their...
Good afternoon. I thank the noble Baroness for her questions, of which there were several. Let me see whether I can assist her with some of her concerns.
First, I place on record my thanks and the thanks of the Government to the civil servants who have so diligently undertaken their...