Home Who we are What we do News Blogs Contact us Our jobs & careers portal Contact our services Virgin Care commended for its data security and protection successes Share this: You are here: Home / News / Corporate / Virgin Care commended for its data security and protection successes July 27, 2021 After a recent assessment, Virgin Care has been commended for its data security and protection talents against the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The DSPT is a tool which allows organisations to measure their compliance against legislation and central guidance, and helps identify areas of full, partial or non-compliance. Virgin Care has been awarded ratings of ‘Substantial Assurance’ (the highest award) across all 10 of the toolkit standards. Virgin Care has also successfully met the Data Security training target for 2021-22, achieving 95.70% compliance against the 95% target. During the pandemic, the health care provider has focused on delivering transformation through the implementation of technology into its services. Introducing technology such as an Integrated Care Record, e-Consent processes, virtual groups and mobile working has created new risks, all of which Virgin Care are successfully managing through the appropriate processes, according to the DSPT report. In 2018 the Information Governance toolkit (IGT) was withdrawn and replaced with the new Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). It was developed by NHS Digital in response to The National Data Guardian’s Review of Data Security, Consent and Opt-Outs published in July 2016 and the subsequent Government response, Your Data: Better Security, Better Choice, Better Care, published in July 2017. The DSPT requires organisations to be assessed against the following 10 standards: Personal Confidential Data Staff Responsibilities Training Managing Data Access Process Reviews Responding to Incidents Continuity Planning Unsupported Systems IT Protection Accountable Suppliers The report states that, “Virgin Care has demonstrated a clear organisational governance structure in relation to data security and protection with associated processes and key roles in place. Structures and committees appear to be operating with clear commitment and support by senior management. “The organisation has demonstrated ongoing development of its data security and protection framework and controls and has recently been successful in achieving Cyber Essential Plus certification.” Sarah Murray, Head of Information Governance at Virgin Care said, “Information Governance is everyone’s responsibility and I’m extremely proud of colleagues for their continued support, adapting to new processes and completing their Data Security training, helping us to reach our target of 95% compliance across the business. “It’s been particularly difficult this year, as we’ve worked tirelessly on the frontline against COVID and behind the scenes, but this is a great result and shows that we, as an organisation, treat the information we hold on patients, service users and colleagues seriously.” Weekend healthcare recruitment events… Emmanuel sings praises of healthcare role November 18, 2021 We’re having a Recruitment Open Day in Gravesend and Minster on Sea, on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November. The Learning Enterprise rated ‘Outstanding’ in first Ofsted inspection November 9, 2021 Our learning and development arm The Learning Enterprise has achieved an overall ‘Outstanding’ effectiveness rating at its first full Ofsted inspection. New accessible location for Sexual Health Teesside service November 1, 2021 We’ve moved! Our Sexual Health Teesside service has a new home from today. Helping children to make healthy choices November 1, 2021 Our Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service is helping Looked After Children in Essex unlock the knowledge they need to make healthy, balanced food choices – empowering them to make informed decisions about their diet and physical health. Hear about the difference we're making This form collects your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy I consent to receiving updates from Virgin Care about its work. * Contact us FTD Awards Media contacts Feedback Compliments and complaints You can also follow us online. Site by Information governancePrivacy policyLegal informationSafeguarding statementRights and responsibilitiesPatient privacy notice