Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)

Last Updated on 
18/3/2024

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The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is an online self-assessment tool that allows organisations to measure their performance against the National Data Guardian’s (NDG) 10 data security standards.  DSPT compliance is rated as either ‘Standards Met’ or ‘Standards Exceeded’.

What is the purpose of the assessment?

The DSPT provides a mechanism for organisations to demonstrate that they can be trusted to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal information. This in turn increases public confidence that ‘the NHS’ and its partners can be trusted with personal data. 

The NDG Data Security Standards

The DSPT requires compliance with assertions and (mandatory) evidence items within the 10 NDG Data Security Standards (listed below).   

  1. Personal Confidential Data
  2. Staff Responsibilities
  3. Training
  4. Managing Data Access
  5. Process Reviews
  6. Responding to Incidents
  7. Continuity Planning
  8. Unsupported Systems
  9. IT Protection
  10. Accountable Suppliers

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