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UIN 9954

Ministers and Special Advisers: Electronic Messaging

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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15 June 2026

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22 June 2026 · Answer

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22 June 2026

Summary

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance his Department has issued to Ministers, special advisers and officials on the use, retention and disclosure of WhatsApp messages and other private electronic communications in relation to security.

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  1. 15 June 2026

    Written question

    To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance his Department has issued to Ministers, special advisers and officials on the use, retention and disclosure of WhatsApp messages and other private electronic communications in relation to security.

    Source: Commons

  2. 22 June 2026

    Answer

    Central guidance was issued in 2023 on Using Non-Corporate Communication Channels for Government Business, which is available on GOV.UK.

    Source: Written answer

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