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Dear Eddy,
Time is running out! The 30 June 2025 deadline to update your Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is fast approaching. This isn't just a box-ticking exercise—it's your annual opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to data protection and cybersecurity, ensuring the safety of the confidential information you handle every day.
Why Update Your DSPT? Even if you completed the DSPT last year, it’s crucial to review and republish it annually. Changes in IT systems, services, or staff can impact how you manage data. Keeping your DSPT up to date ensures you remain compliant and credible, which is vital for your contracts and inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Benefits of an Updated DSPT:
· Compliance with Data Protection Laws: Show that you meet legal requirements.
· Confidence for Service Users: Reassure people who use your services, their families, and your staff.
· Access to NHSmail and Shared Care Records: Meet the requirements for NHS and local authority contracts.
· Enhanced Cyber Security: Strengthen your protection against cyber threats.
New to the DSPT? Just want some guidance? No Problem! If you’ve never completed the DSPT before, there’s still time to get started. We’ve developed a simple checklist to help you prepare, and the Better Security, Better Care programme offers free support every step of the way.
Contact Angie and Sam or visit the Digital Care Hub
Support Available:
· Free Webinars and Training: Join our online sessions or watch recordings at your convenience. We cover everything from completing the DSPT for the first time to managing your information asset register and testing your business continuity plan.
· Local One-to-One Support: Get personalised guidance from local organisations to help you gather the necessary evidence.
· Staff Training Tools: Ensure at least 95% of your staff complete annual data security awareness training with our free e-learning courses, discussion guides, and questionnaires.
Don’t Delay! The deadline might seem far off, but starting early will make the process smoother and less stressful. By updating your DSPT, you’re not just ticking a box—you’re protecting the people you care for, your staff, and your organisation.
Start Today! Start early to avoid stress and ensure your service is secure and compliant. Begin your DSPT update today with free help and more information. Visit Digital Care Hub
For more information and support, contact Angie and Sam
Best regards,
Angie
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