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?

Winners announced for the National Health and Social Care - Information Governance Annual Awards 2024 (15 March 2024)

Details of the winners and finalists.

Toolkit webinar slides (Updated 14 March 2024)

Including video and presentation slides from recent Webinar sessions.

As of 13th March 2024 the DSPT Demo environment is available again after disruption earlier in the week.

We apologise for any inconvenience

Toolkit webinars and update events (04 March 2024)

Dial in details for our training and update events. Details of Additional webinars for 2024.

Assertions and Evidence items for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit 2023-24 (4th March 2024)

Key facts and assertions and evidence items for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit 2023-24 (version 6).

DSPT Independent Assurance and Audit 2023-24

Guidance for all NHS Trusts, ICBs, CSUs, DHSC Arms Length Bodies, Independent Providers who have been designated Operators of Essential Services and IT Suppliers to have a DSPT Audit to the required mandatory scope and framework methodology.