The Coalition’s vision of 'Big Society' calls for Transparency between government and the citizen. The creation of the Public Sector Transparency Board, by the Cabinet Office, is designed to help embed this 'transparency agenda' across all areas of government, and establish a legal right to data. By delivering these objectives, the government hopes to "strengthen people's trust in government and encourage greater public participation in decision-making." This has begun with Central Government publishing its business plans, progress reports, and detailed information on key people on a regular basis.
As this agenda spreads out into local government and Non-Departmental Government Bodies (NDGBs), there are clearly growing information assurance implications for many organisations not used to such rigour as the HMG security policy framework, who are now required to publicise appropriate information whilst retaining control of sensitive data.
Information assurance is therefore of paramount importance to ensuring the success of the transparency agenda. VEGA is a CESG accredited supplier of information assurance services, which are available through the Government’s Buying Solutions catalogue. Our independence from security products and system vendors ensures that our clients receive entirely impartial assessments and recommendations in line with their specific risk appetite and resulting security policy.
VEGA’s CLAS and CHECK-accredited consultants have provided trusted information assurance advice and IT health checks to a wide range of government clients including:
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VEGA proposes the need for a UK National Information Sharing Strategy.
