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?
Free learning available to help complete the CAF-aligned Data Security and Protection Toolkit (08 November 2024)
Immersive Labs training available to help support NHS Trusts, ICBs, CSUs and ALBs complete their 24-25 Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
DSPT 24-25 Interim (Baseline) assessment (08 November 2024)
Details about the DSPT 24-25 Interim (Baseline) assessment for NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards, DHSC Arm’s Length Bodies and Commissioning Support Units.
Changes to the DSPT for large NHS Organisations in 2024-25 (08 November 2024)
Details about how the DSPT has changed in 24-25 for NHS Trusts, CSUs, ALBs and ICBs and a copy of the 23-24 DSPT Outcomes and Indicators of good practice, FAQs, a mapping to other frameworks, example scoping templates and DSPT mapping for NHS Trusts, CSUs, ALBs and ICBs. FAQs have been updated.
DSPT Independent Assurance and Audit 2024-25 (06 November 2024)
Guidance for all 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. Summary guide for NHS Organisations and the list of mandatory outcomes to audit is now available with detailed guidance to follow.
Assertions and Evidence items for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit 2024-25 version 7 (21 October 2024)
Key facts and assertions and evidence items for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit 2024-25 (version 7). Updated spreadsheet version for Category 2 organisations.
Toolkit webinar slides (Updated 15 October 2024)
Including video and presentation slides from recent Webinar sessions including the changes to the DSPT for 24-25 for NHS Trusts, ALBs, ICB and CSUs.
