Progress

Current status
adopted
08 Apr 2025 adopted
19 Mar 2024 processing consultation
23 Jan 2024 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

08 Apr 2025
adopted

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology issued Cyber Governance Code of Practice

On 8 April 2025, the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology published the Cyber Governance Code of Practice to support boards and directors in managing cyber security risks. The code outlines critical governance actions for directors, …

Source
Event type outline
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government
19 Mar 2024
processing consultation

Closed consultation on Cyber Governance Code of Practice

On 19 March 2024, the British Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) closed a consultation on the proposed Cyber Governance Code of Practice. The DSIT recognises the increased risk for cyber security incidents through the growing d…

Source
Event type outline
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body central government
23 Jan 2024
in consultation

Opened consultation on Cyber Governance Code of Practice

On 23 January 2024, the British Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) opened a consultation on the proposed Cyber Governance Code of Practice until 19 March 2024. The DSIT recognises the increased risk for cyber security incidents…

Source
Event type outline
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body central government