Digital & Data Compliance for Councils

Overview:

The Practitioners’ Guide 2025 introduces a strengthened focus on digital standards through Assertion 10 – Digital and Data Compliance, setting out mandatory IT and data requirements for smaller authorities. Using council-owned domain names and best practice, so using a .gov.uk is essential for all councils, large and small. This session brings together sector-leading experts to guide councils through these new expectations, ensuring compliance in areas such as secure email use, website accessibility, data protection, and IT policy development.

This webinar provides a clear explanation of what Assertion 10 involves and offers actionable steps for councils to meet the new standards effectively and confidently.

Speakers:

Martyn Boyle, CloudyIT – Specialist in council digital infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Mark Tomkins, Aubergine – Expert in accessible web compliance with the WCAG2.2AA Accessibility Regulations and publishing methods.
Daniel Purchase, Breakthrough Communications – Strategic advisor on data protection and digital communications for local councils.

Key Topics:

Transitioning to authority-owned email systems and securing communications
Meeting website accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA and the 2018 Accessibility Regulations
Best practice use of council-owned domains – specifically migration to a .gov.uk
Understanding council responsibilities under GDPR 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018
Developing an IT policy covering use of both council-owned and personal devices

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is essential for clerks, councillors, data protection officers, and anyone responsible for council IT systems, compliance, or communications. It is particularly relevant to those reviewing policies or preparing for external audit reviews under the new guidance.