How GapCheckUK works

Methodology & sources

A transparent explanation of how checks become practical next steps.

GapCheckUK is designed to help UK organisations identify potential compliance-readiness gaps. It does not replace legal advice, an audit, certification, or specialist review.

Official guidance reviewed

Controls are developed with reference to relevant guidance from the ICO, NCSC, HSE and GOV.UK.

Guidance becomes practical checks

Complex requirements are translated into questions that owners and operations teams can answer about how their organisation works today.

Evidence requirements identified

Where useful, findings suggest the policies, procedures, records or other evidence that could demonstrate how a control operates.

Findings are prioritised

Answers are converted into readiness findings and actions using relevance, answer strength and potential importance.

Sources we reference

Sources are reference points for general readiness guidance. The presence of a source does not mean GapCheckUK is endorsed, approved or certified by that organisation.