Local Government Security
Compliance & Regulation
Essential Reading
PSR Public Sector Cyber Guidance
68% of UK councils experienced a cyber incident in 2022 — LGA survey.
Cyber Essentials for Councils
Cyber Essentials covers five technical controls that protect against the majority of common cyber attacks targeting UK organisations.
GDPR for Local Government
Local authorities are among the highest-reporting sectors for personal data breaches to the ICO — councils process sensitive data for virtually every resident.
Further Reading
NIS2 and Local Authorities
NIS2 extends essential service obligations to public administration — UK councils should assess their exposure and align controls with NIS2 principles.
PCI DSS for Councils
Every council accepting card payments must comply with PCI DSS — non-compliance exposes residents' payment data and triggers significant financial penalties.