UK Web Development Glossary

A comprehensive reference of web development terminology with UK-specific context, regulatory information, and British industry standards. This glossary is tailored for developers working in the United Kingdom.

UK-Specific Terms

These terms have particular relevance to web development in the United Kingdom, covering UK regulations, standards, and practices.

Brexit Impact Assessment

A review process for websites and digital services to identify and address changes needed due to the...

Cookies Consent

A mechanism for obtaining user permission to store cookies on their device. UK websites must comply ...

Crown Copyright

Copyright owned by the British monarch and applies to works made by UK government employees. Develop...

Digital Service Standard

A set of criteria to help UK government create and run good digital services. All public-facing tran...

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

EU regulation on data protection and privacy, which has been incorporated into UK law as the UK GDPR...

ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

The UK's independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest. Web devel...

Localisation

The process of adapting a website for a specific region or language. For UK audiences, this includes...

Open Banking

A UK initiative requiring banks to provide regulated API access to account data. Created unique oppo...

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

Guidelines for making web content more accessible. UK public sector websites must meet WCAG 2.1 AA s...

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