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.

What's new?

Notified Incidents Reports 2022 and 2023 Partial (28th February 2023)

Incidents notified to the Information Commissioner's Office via the Data Security and Protection Toolkit during Q1-Q4 2022 and for Q1 2023 so far.

Toolkit webinar slides (Updated 28 February 2023)

Including video and presentation slides from recent Webinar sessions.

System changes and release notes (updated 01 February 2023)

A high-level summary of recent changes is provided here for reference.

Information about the Baseline submission for NHS Trusts, ICBs, CSUs and DHSC ALBs (31 January 2023)

A note about the Baseline submission for, NHS Trusts, ICBs, CSUs and DHSC ALBs.

Toolkit webinars and update events (25 January 2023)

Dial in details for our training and update events.

National Health and Social Care Strategic Information Governance Network Local Group Map and Awards Winners (23rd December 2022)

The winners are announced for the 2022 National Health and Social Care Strategic Information Governance Network Awards and local group map.