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Frameworks and policy
Frameworks and policies for the development of e-Government
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April 2003 - e-GIF Version 5
The e-GIF defines the technical policies and specifications governing information flows across government and the public sector. They cover interconnectivity, data integration, e-services access and content management. Version 5 is in two parts: Part 1: Framework. Contains the high level policy statements, management, implementation & compliance regimes. Part 2 contains the technical policies and tables of specifications, and a glossary and abbreviations list. The next version of the e-GIF will be published in October 2003 and will be presented as an online document allowing the user to search and group the standards contained in the current tables.
Jan 2003 - HMG's Minimum Requirements for the Verification of the Identity of Individuals and Organisations v2.0 In force
Guidance documents on HMG's requirements for the verification of identity. These documents, which are detailed technical documents supporting the Registration & Authentication Framework, describe the minimum evidence that needs to be presented by an organisation or an individual in order to be issued with a digital certificate or a password. They have been updated following public consultation.
Oct 2002 - e-Government Interoperability Framework v4 UPDATED: Part 2: (Version 4.1) In force
Technical policies and specifications. Contains the technical policies and tables of specifications and a glossary and abbreviations list. Part 1: Framework. Contains the high level policy statements, management, implementation and compliance regimes. Part 2: Technical policies and specifications. Contains the technical policies and table of specifications, and a glossary and abbreviations list.
September 2002 - Assurance Framework v 2.0
A framework providing a methodology for assessing whether the threats and vulnerabilities to e-government security systems have been met by appropriately assured countermeasures for each security objective.
September 2002 - Registration & Authentication Framework v 3.0
Framework for registration and authentication of citizens and organisations in e-government transactions. It applies in circumstances where government needs to have trust in the identity and authority of those it is dealing with to ensure that there is no breach of privacy or confidentiality, theft/misuse of data, or other harm.
September 2002 - Security Architecture v 2.0
The security architecture builds on the security policy and supports the development of security for the UKonline services, the government gateway and related portals. It provides illustrations and guidance on how the security framework and related documents would be applied for particular on-line business scenarios with currently available technologies and processes.
September 2002 - Security Guidelines for UK Government. In force
Security Framework v 4.0 Details the security requirements for e-Government. The scope of this document includes functional security requirements appropriate for the delivery of services by, and on behalf of, government. These security requirements are also applicable to the delivery of government services by third party organisations.
September 2002 - Trust Services v 3.0
A set of guidelines so that all e-government users can have confidence in the services they use. The trust services enable the parties to determine who originated the transaction, whether the transaction received matches the transaction sent, and whether the recipient accepted the transaction.
September 2002 Business Services v 2.0
A framework addressing those security requirements related to the provision of business services to support access to e-government services. In particular, it outlines measures to ensure that e-government business service applications and the systems that host them are designed, configured and operated in a secure manner.
September 2002 Confidentiality Framework v 3.0
A framework for all electronic transactions carried out by or on behalf of government where there is a need for confidentiality. It is intended to ensure that all government bodies, and organisations providing service on their behalf, ensure confidentiality in a consistent manner when providing services electronically.
September 2002 Network Defence v 2.0
A framework dealing with the threats associated with connecting business domains or IT resources electronically and how they may be countered. This refers primarily with ensuring that the e-government service provision domain is adequately protected against outside malicious electronic attack and non-malicious failures.
August 2002 - Open Source Software Use within UK Government. In force
The use of the Open Source Software policy within UK Government should encourage the procurement of value-for-money solutions and lessen the reliance on individual IT suppliers.
April 2002 - e-Government Interoperability Framework v4. In force
The e-Services Development Framework provides a structure for developing semantic specifications and standards for e-Services. An e-Service is any electronic service involving interoperability between computer systems. It includes, but is not limited to, electronic data interchange and messaging services. Part 1: Framework. Contains the high level policy statements, management, implementation and compliance regimes. Part 2: Technical policies and specifications. Contains the technical policies and table of specifications, and a glossary and abbreviations list.
Dec 2001 - e-Services Development Framework Version 1
The e-Services Development Framework provides a structure for developing semantic specifications and standards for e-Services. An e-Service is any electronic service involving interoperability between computer systems. It includes, but is not limited to, electronic data interchange and messaging services.
August 2001 - Electronic Records Management Framework v2 In force (super-sedes version 1)
The document provides an overall framework for the enabling role of electronic records management (ERM) in e-government and e-business. The framework: provides guidelines for the inclusion of electronic records management considerations in the development of departmental e-business strategies provides a framework and a set of milestones to move towards full electronic records management in order to meet the Modernising Government target - that by 2004 all newly created public records will be electronically stored and retrieved - as a fundamental underpinning of the development of e-government and business change provide guidelines to support greater commonality and inter-departmental working in electronic document and records management, and in the sharing and exchange of electronic records between government organisations.
May 2001 - e-Government Metadata Framework
Outlines the UK government policy on the use of metadata in official information systems.In force.
May 2000 - Guidelines for UK Government Call Centres v1.3
Best practice guidelines for the use, management and design of UK public sector Call Centres.In force.
April 2000 - e-government: a strategic framework for public services in the Information Age. In force
A strategy for Information Age Government.
April 2000 - Authentication framework v1.0 (Superceded by v 3.0)
Establishes a framework for authentication of online dealings with providers of public sector services.
April 2000 - Framework Policy Guidelines for Digital TV (interim version). In force
The policy is relevant to all public sector organisations which are using, or planning to use, Digital TV to provide information and services to citizens and businesses.
April 2000 - Security Framework (Superceded by v 4.0)
This document presents the framework for the expression of security requirements for Information Age Government (IAG) services.
Dec 1999 - Smart Card Framework v1.0
Establishes a preferred modal for the development of smart cards as an enabler for the delivery of government services online.In force (but due to be updated shortly).
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