Records, Data security & IG

A–Z of data security topic pages

Explore our full list of guidance pages to help you manage data securely and confidently in your pharmacy:

• Access control methods (e.g. passwords)
• Antivirus
• Backups
• CIS2 (authentication for health and care professionals)
• Cyber and technical security advice: how to prevent and respond to data and cyber threats
• 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 – a patient authentication system used by the NHS App and other apps to reduce the number of logins/accounts needed
• Opt-out
• Remote consultations
• 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
• Windows versions guidance

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