Guidelines and best practices that will help make government datasets ready for AI and unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence.

Guidance for public sector organisations on how to use data and data-driven technologies responsibly.

Futures thinking provides systematic approaches to thinking about the future to deliver long-term benefits.

Guidance for public sector organisations on who information asset owners (IAOs) should be, what they’re accountable for and how they should carry out their role.

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

Guidance to help organisations through the process of completing the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS) template.

The playbook offers guidance on using AI safely, effectively and securely for civil servants and people working in government organisations

The code of practice and implementation guide sets out measures to address cyber security risks to artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

A summary of best practice addressing specific challenges of acquiring Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in government.

Toolkit for practitioners to support the responsible use of AI systems.

This document sets out the ICO’s strategic approach to AI regulation, in response to a request by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. It explains how they are driving forward the principles set out in the AI Regulation White Paper and the government’s guidance on implementing these.

This guidance explains how data protection law applies when you use biometric data in biometric recognition systems. Read it to understand the law and the ICO’s recommendations for good practice.

Voluntary guidance for regulators to support them to implement the UK’s pro-innovation AI regulatory principles.

Dstl’s biscuit books are simple guides, designed for you to pick up and dip into when you’re enjoying a cup of tea and a biscuit. Each book is arranged in a series of easily digestible chunks covering different topics, aiming to inform, without being overly technical.

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum, alongside his Five Eyes counterparts, launched the 5 Principles of Secure Innovation.

The portfolio of AI assurance techniques has been developed by the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit, a directorate within DSIT, initially in collaboration with techUK. The portfolio is useful for anybody involved in designing, developing, deploying or procuring AI-enabled systems, and showcases examples of AI assurance techniques being used in the real-world to support the development of trustworthy AI.

More detail on the National Cyber Force (NCF) and how it delivers cyber operations daily, to protect the UK and its allies from harm.

This guidance was updated after requests from UK industry to clarify requirements for fairness in AI. It also delivers on a key ICO25 commitment, which is to help organisations adopt new technologies while protecting people and vulnerable groups. Suitable for businesses in the public, private and third sectors. 

Due to the Data (Use and Access) Act coming into law on 19 June 2025, this guidance is under review.

The Integrated Review Refresh 2023 updates the government’s security, defence, development and foreign policy priorities to reflect changes in the global context since Integrated Review 2021.

Health Education England published a capability framework outlining the skills and capabilities to ensure health and care professionals can work in a digitally enhanced environment.