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<p>All departments in central government, including arms lengths 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 Attorney General’s Office (AGO) uses the central guidance and has
applied it since March 2023.</p><p>Please note that I am responding on behalf of the
AGO only, and not the departments superintended by myself and the Attorney General
(the Crown Prosecution Service, HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, Government
Legal Department, and Serious Fraud Office).</p>
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