Defra Approved Tools
Only use AI tools that appear in the Defra Tools Guidance. This guidance contains vetted and approved tools for use across Defra.
Why we have approved tools
Using approved tools helps make sure:
- compliance with government security standards
- data protection requirements are met
- tools work effectively within Defra’s technical environment
Request a new tool
If you need to use an AI tool not listed in the guidance:
- Contact the AI Capabilities and Enablement team before using any unapproved tool. You can find contact details here
- Provide details about why you need the specific tool
- Wait for approval before proceeding
The team will assess the tool against Defra’s security and compliance requirements.
