Data Privacy Day 2024

January 28th 2024 is Data Privacy Day which reminds us that we must ensure personal data is processed with confidentiality & care. The DSP Toolkit is now the social care sector’s accepted best practice method for care providers to evidence their data protection...

Free data protection e-learning for Care Professionals

For the first time, free data protection e-learning SPECIFICALLY FOR CARE PROFESSIONALS is available. This e-learning has been created by care professionals, is simple, manageable and provided at no cost. Care staff who were involved in creating the course told us:...

FREE DSPT workshop in Stevenage – 31st January

Free workshop in Stevenage: Get ready for CQC and ensure legal compliance by completing your Data Security and Protection Toolkit We are holding a workshop in Stevenage to help you become legally compliant with GDPR, manage your risks from cyber-attacks, gain free NHS...

Data Security now included in the new CQC framework

As you should already know, the CQC will expect registered care providers to have a published Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). This toolkit takes approximately 20 minutes to complete if you are currently operating within the law (UK GDPR / DPA). It is a...

Public Sector Data Breaches

This week two large public institutions announced significant data breaches. From early indications, one was caused by accidental over-disclosure relating to an FOI request, the other seems to be a lack of correct procedural controls. Your responsibilities Your Data...

Data Protection in Care

Congratulations to all care providers who successfully published their Data Security and Protection Toolkits (DSPT) for 2022/23. This is a reminder that, since 30 June 2023, the DSPT for 2021/22 cannot be used as evidence of current arrangements. If you have finished...