Government Code and Cypher School
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British signals-intelligence organisation founded in 1919, forerunner of GCHQ
| Government Code and Cypher School
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|---|---|
| Type | British signals-intelligence organisation |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Remarks | Forerunner of Government Communications Headquarters |
The Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS or GCCS) was the British signals-intelligence organisation founded in 1919. According to The National Archives, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) "began as the Government Code and Cypher School (GCCS) in 1919" and "is responsible for providing signals intelligence for government and for the prevention and detection of serious crime".[1]
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- ↑ The National Archives, Intelligence and security services The National Archives, accessed 5 November 2026.