The Central Digital and Data Office is an agency[a] under the United Kingdom's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology which is responsible for coordinating digital, data, and technological programmes across the government, and setting standards in those areas.[1] It was established in January 2021 under the Cabinet Office,[2] and was moved to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by the incoming Labour government in 2024.[3] The CDDO shares an office with the Government Digital Service in London, and both organisations are guided by the Digital Advisory Board.
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Formed | January 2021 |
Headquarters | 10 Whitechapel High Street, London |
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Parent department | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology |
Website | gov.uk |
See also
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edit- ^ It is not an executive agency, but is instead classed as a high profile group
References
edit- ^ "About us". Central Digital & Data Office. GOV.UK. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Say, Mark. "Central Digital and Data Office goes into operation". UK Authority News. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Markson, Tevye. "Digital bodies move from Cabinet Office to DSIT in Labour's first big MOG change". Civil Service World. Retrieved 14 September 2024.