Platform Transparency
Common Ground UK runs automated checks on its own platform to verify security, data integrity, editorial standards, and legal compliance. Results are logged permanently and published here.
Last audit
11 June 2026
20:49
Checks that platform access controls, authentication, and data protection measures are correctly configured.
6/6 core tables accessible: issues, result_snapshots, accountability_gaps, manifesto_area_summaries, mps, mp_votes
Relevance: ISO 27001 A.9, Cyber Essentials: Access Control
Service key present and not public
Relevance: ISO 27001 A.9.4, Cyber Essentials: Access Control
Admin token is set
Relevance: ISO 27001 A.9.4, Cyber Essentials: Access Control
Rate limit table accessible (1 current entries)
Relevance: Cyber Essentials: Boundary Firewalls, ISO 27001 A.12
Checks that all platform data is complete, accurate, and the core accountability functions are working.
All 13 areas have live questions
Relevance: Editorial Standards, Platform Completeness
Accountability Gap records present
Relevance: Platform Core Function, Hansard Citation Integrity
Synthesis history records present
Relevance: Commercial Data Layer, B2B Report Quality
No stale drafts found
Relevance: Editorial Standards, Content Freshness
20% of live questions have parliamentary data (19 of 93)
Relevance: Accountability Gap Activation, Platform Core Value
Checks that questions are sourced, balanced, and that the platform is meeting its editorial standards.
74 live question(s) have no source reference
Relevance: Editorial Standards, PSHE Quality Mark, Transparency
All 13 areas have synthesis summaries
Relevance: Platform Completeness, Commercial Data Layer
Audit log active with 16 entries
Relevance: ISO 27001 A.12.4, Accountability, Evidence of Practice
Checks that user data, MP data, and platform records are being managed correctly.
4 total subscribers, 3 confirmed
Relevance: GDPR Article 7, ICO Registration, Data Subject Rights
650 MP records present
Relevance: Platform Core Function, Constituency Index Readiness
Last PMQs: 03/06/2026 (8 days ago)
Relevance: Platform Freshness, Public Accountability Record
Status of legal and regulatory requirements including ICO registration and security certifications.
Manual check required: confirm ICO registration at ico.org.uk. Required before scaling.
Relevance: UK GDPR Article 30, ICO Requirement, Legal Obligation
Manual check required: confirm Companies House registration. Blocks Stripe live mode and journalist outreach.
Relevance: Legal Entity, Stripe Compliance, Outreach Readiness
Not yet certified. Target within 6 months. Approx cost: £300. Required for schools programme.
Relevance: Schools Programme, Government Contracts, ISO 27001 Pathway
These automated checks are run regularly by the platform administrator. They cover security configuration, data completeness, editorial standards, and regulatory compliance. Results are logged permanently and cannot be edited.
Advisory items are areas where manual verification is required or where the platform is working toward a standard. Failed items are actively investigated and resolved.
Common Ground UK is working toward Cyber Essentials certification and ICO registration. These will be reflected in this page once complete.