What DCMS does
Policy responsibility for digital industries, telecommunications, data policy, and online safety. Not a direct regulator but oversees regulatory framework and works with Ofcom, ICO.
Contact DCMS
- enquiries@dcms.gov.uk
Official guidance from DCMS
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
NIS Directive and NIS Regulations 2018 (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
GOV.UK: entertainment licensing (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Developing a tourist accommodation registration scheme in England (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Short-term let registration scheme (England) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Young Futures Hubs and Transformation Programme: Expression of Interest (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Government statement on the future regulation of television electronic programme guides (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Gambling Levy Transition Fund (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
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Other publications
1 additional document from DCMS.