The Cabinet Office has appointed Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein CBE as the Independent Reviewer of the use of Non‑Corporate Communications Channels (NCCCs) in Government. His role is to examine human, organisational, legal and technical factors when officials, advisers and Ministers use personal messaging apps, e‑mail and other non‑corporate channels for work. The review will define NCCCs within government business, cover disappearing‑message and auto‑deletion features, identify security risks, and produce practical, actionable recommendations to improve record‑keeping and maintain information security. The government stresses that upholding the highest standards of information security, transparency, propriety and record‑keeping is essential for public trust, and that clear guidance on NCCCs will balance transparency and operational efficiency.
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