The UK government's commitment to becoming a technology superpower is being questioned following the release of new guidance by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This guidance permits public sector organizations to use internationally hosted cloud services, justified by the need for resilience and access to innovation. While intended to align with UK law, critics highlight inconsistencies with previously strict regulations regarding non-UK data hosting. The DSIT defends the updated guidance stating it is aligned with a long-standing cloud-first policy, but concerns surface over its implications for data security.
The government stands accused of sending mixed messages about its commitment to positioning the UK as a technology superpower after publishing guidance for cloud services.
The new guidance allows public sector bodies to use overseas cloud services for resilience and capacity, raising questions about the government's cloud-first policy.
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