Data security and information governance
Published on: 22nd July 2013 | Updated on: 20th October 2023
Data security and information governance covers many topics related to the protection of data, systems, and networks.
NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
NHS services providers, including community pharmacy contractors, must give assurances to the NHS each year on their data security and protection systems and procedures, by completing the Toolkit.
Read more and visit the guidance at:
Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPTK)
Data security (a-z)
- Access control methods (e.g. passwords)
- Antivirus
- Backups
- CIS2 (authentication for health and care professionals)
- Cyber and technical security advice about how to prevent and deal with data and cyber issues
- Data handling, record keeping and disposal
- Data quality
- Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPTK)
- DSPTK FAQS factsheet (or webpage)
- DSPTK HQ batch submission feature (step-by-step guide)
- DSPTK HQ batch submission feature (factsheet)
- GDPR and workbook
- Fax usage
- Mobile messaging
- Mobile device usage and ‘bring your own device’ policy
- National data opt-out system for patients (for data processing for planning/research)
- NHS login – an authentication system for patients (used by NHS App and other apps) to reduce the number of logins/accounts needed by patients
- Opt-out
- Roles (e.g. IG lead)
- Routers
- Smartcards
- System settings and IT updates
- Templates
- Ten steps to help improve data and cyber security within your pharmacy (factsheet)
- Top tips and case studies
- Training
- Video conferencing and video consultations
- Windows 10 versions end-of-support transition guidance
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