Data protection and cyber security: myths and facts

Better Security, Better Care dispels some of the myths about data protection and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.

For example, 68 per cent of respondents to a recent online quiz think that NHSmail gives care providers access to patient information systems. It doesn’t. NHSmail is a great secure email system for communicating directly with NHS colleagues.

But it does not give providers access to shared systems such as proxy access to GP or medication ordering systems.

NHSX and NHS Digital are very clear that they must have reached at least Standards Met on the Data Security and Protection Toolkit in order to access these systems.

The reason is care providers need to give assurance that they are practising good data security and that personal information is handled correctly. Read Data protection and cyber security: myths and facts.

Myth: The #DSPT doesn’t help manage #COVID19 so it’s not important.
Fact: Inc use of digital & recording medical info means you need good #dataprotection & #cybersecurity. Use #DSPT to check arrangements@CareAssoc @ARCEngland @AssocMHP @VODGmembershiphttps://t.co/ycBO7SuXlA

— Digital Social Care (@DigiSocialCare) November 25, 2021

MYTH OR FACT? @m_corrigan dispels some #dataprotection & #cybersecurity myths.

68% think #NHSmail gives access to NHS patient info systems. That's a MYTH. You need #DSPT@NCFCareForum @aliceainsworth @RNHA_DUrsell @CareEngland @1adass @NHSX @eljwillis https://t.co/ycBO7SuXlA pic.twitter.com/sej2SmZQNB

— Digital Social Care (@DigiSocialCare) November 23, 2021