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Accessing NHSmail from outside the UK
With more and more of us working remotely, we are being asked about accessing emails and sensitive data from abroad. We know instances where practice staff are leaving the profession as they plan to m... more
13 Mar 2024Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) 2022/23 (V5)
The above toolkit is now available to be updated - you need to complete and publish your assessment before the deadline of Friday 30th June 2023 (we will send another reminder nearer the time!!!)... more
4 Oct 2022GPDPR - Data for Planning & Research
From 1st September 2021, patient data extractions are changing. The new extraction is designed to help support the planning and commissioning of services.... more
14 Jun 2021GDPR – SAR requests on the rise
Practices have reported a significant rise in SARs since the GDPR came into effect in May last year. GPs cannot query the reason for a patient or their representative requesting the information.... more
3 Aug 2019GDPR - Privacy Notice
With the introduction of PCN’s and changes in data sharing across practices, have you remembered to update your practice privacy notice? If you are sharing data with other local practices for extended... more
5 Jun 2019GDPR/IG Update
As these no longer attract any payment, you need to ensure you are complying with requests but not doing more work than is necessary. GDPR gives you the option to contact the practice when you receive... more
3 Nov 2018GDPR Webinars
Are you getting overwhelmed by all the information available around the new General Data Protection Regulations?... more
1 Jan 2018GDPR – 2017/18 Data Security Requirements
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become UK law on 25 May 2018.... more
12 Dec 2017