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.
Details of The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Standard for 2020-21.
This page provides an overview of recent changes - including an amalgamated social care 'sector'
This optional functionality is now available
Presentation slides from recent Webinar sessions
Lots of questions have been received about the extension to the DSP Toolkit deadline so they have been collated in an FAQ page.
Guidance for NHS Trusts, CCGs, CSUs, Local Authorities and ALBS who want to publish an Improvement plan with their submission.
