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<p>All Departments in central government, including arms-length bodies apply the published
guidance: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-corporate-communication-channels-for-government-business"
target="_blank">Using non-corporate communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp, private
email, SMS) for government business</a> published by Cabinet Office in March 2023.
It applies to all individuals in central government (ministers, special advisers,
officials, contractors, non-executive board members and independent experts advising
ministers). The Northern Ireland Office uses the central guidance and has applied
it since March 2023.</p><p>The Northern Ireland Office provides additional advice
to supplement the central guidance which is published on the departmental intranet.</p>
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