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What GOV.UK's terms say

D privacy grade · gov.uk · News & reference

GOV.UK's terms of service and privacy policy have 13 rated points: 0 serious, 5 bad, 4 worth knowing and 4 good. 13 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 0 only once you have an account.

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Bad 5

Worth knowing 4

  • You are responsible for any risks, damages, or losses that may incur by downloading materials

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location

    Where it says this ↗
  • The court of law governing the terms is in location X

    The court of law governing the terms is in England and Wales

    Where it says this ↗
  • No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided

    The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided

    Where it says this ↗

Good 4

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