The Data Security and Protection Toolkit is an online self-assessment tool that allows organisations to measure their performance against the National Data Guardian’s 10 data security standards.
All organisations that have access to NHS patient data and systems must use this toolkit to provide assurance that they are practising good data security and that personal information is handled correctly.
This system is subject to ongoing development.
The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Standard has been reviewed for 2020-21 and is now available.
Lots of questions have been received about the extension to the DSP Toolkit deadline so they have been collated in an FAQ page.
Some guidance for NHS Trusts, CCGs, CSUs, Local Authorities and ALBS who want to publish earlier than the extended September deadline with an Improvement plan
The deadline for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit remains 30 September 2020.
Update on the 2019/20 deadline
Dial in details for our training and update events.
