The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), an online tool, is undergoing significant changes. From September 2024, the DSPT will now align with the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) to enhance cybersecurity measures across the NHS. This shift will impact many NHS organisations and require adjustments to their data security and protection toolkit strategies.
Understanding the concept of ‘toolkit completion’ is crucial, as it involves defining the scope and compliance considerations, determining whether to approach this as a single research group or a broader unit and understanding data flows and compliance status to manage associated risks effectively.
What is DSPT Compliance?
DSPT, or Data Security and Protection Toolkit, is a comprehensive framework established by the National Health Service (NHS) to safeguard patient information. It outlines a set of standards and guidelines practising good data security that organisations handling NHS patient data must adhere to, including the scope and compliance considerations involved in toolkit completion.
DSPT adherence ensures that NHS data is protected from unauthorised access, misuse,…
