Government Functional Standard GovS 005: Digital
This standard sets expectations for the management of digital, data and technology in governmentgovernment.
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Government Functional Standard - GovS 005: Digital (PDF)
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Digital and Data - Continuous improvement assessment framework (PDF)
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Digital and Data Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework Scoresheet
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The Digital Functional Standard is the approved reference for all government departments and arm’s length bodiesbodies.
This standard provides direction and guidance for:
- permanent secretaries, directors general, chief executive officers of arm’s length bodies and third-party suppliers
- senior officers accountable for digital, data and technology across government and in organisations
- senior officers responsible for strategy, policy and delivery
- practitioners involved in planning, developing, delivering or managing digital, data and technology related activity
Contact information
You can contact CDDOGovernment Digital Service about the Digital Functional Standard by emailing: digitalfunction@digital.cabinet-office.gov.ukdigital-functional-standards@dsit.gov.uk
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Published 20 March 2023
Last updated 1522 JulyApril 2024
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2026-10-01 11:26
This version updates terminology to “government digital and data” where appropriate. It also adds proportionate references to Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as Knowledge and Information Management throughout the entirety of the Functional Standard.
2026-04-22 09:34
The email address for enquiries has been changed.
2024-07-15 11:37
CIAF scoresheet updated to version 2
2024-05-14 09:21
Version 1.1 of the continuous improvement assessement framework replaces version 1.0. Scoresheet has also been added to the page.
2024-03-13 14:40
Version 2.1 of GovS005 replaces version 2.0. Minor update updating references to Government Digital and Data function, reflecting new branding. no changes or additions to requirements and recommendations in version 2.
2023-11-10 10:00
Added the Digital and Data continuous improvement assessment framework document, in PDF and HMTL
2023-03-20 12:00
First published.
Details
The Digital Functional Standard is the approved reference for all government departments and arm’s length bodiesbodies.
This standard provides direction and guidance for:
- permanent secretaries, directors general, chief executive officers of arm’s length bodies and third-party suppliers
- senior officers accountable for digital, data and technology across government and in organisations
- senior officers responsible for strategy, policy and delivery
- practitioners involved in planning, developing, delivering or managing digital, data and technology related activity
Contact information
You can contact CDDOGovernment Digital Service about the Digital Functional Standard by emailing: digitalfunction@digital.cabinet-office.gov.ukdigital-functional-standards@dsit.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2026-10-01 11:26
This version updates terminology to “government digital and data” where appropriate. It also adds proportionate references to Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as Knowledge and Information Management throughout the entirety of the Functional Standard.
2026-04-22 09:34
The email address for enquiries has been changed.
2024-07-15 11:37
CIAF scoresheet updated to version 2
2024-05-14 09:21
Version 1.1 of the continuous improvement assessement framework replaces version 1.0. Scoresheet has also been added to the page.
2024-03-13 14:40
Version 2.1 of GovS005 replaces version 2.0. Minor update updating references to Government Digital and Data function, reflecting new branding. no changes or additions to requirements and recommendations in version 2.
2023-11-10 10:00
Added the Digital and Data continuous improvement assessment framework document, in PDF and HMTL
2023-03-20 12:00
First published.