NHS DSP toolkit (DSPT) SUPPORT
Ensure Compliance
with our DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION Toolkit SUPPORT
Whichever category you fall into if you are looking to have your submission externally audited, or you want to know how to comply with the NHS DSP Toolkit requirements – DPAS are here to help.
Our DSP Toolkit Audit and Report will assess your DSPT compliance to ensure that the evidence uploaded meets the standards required. Providing you the mandatory audit where necessary, or simply assurance on your submission for peace of mind.
DPAS can also offer support in the compilation and completion of the toolkit submission, including the review of evidence, and support in drafting missing documentation.
Our DSPT consultancy services can support you every step of the way.
We can provide:
- DSPT Audit
- Support with DSPT compliance
- Creation of policies, procedures, Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities
- Delivery of a DSP Toolkit Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and training sessions
NHS DSP toolkit (DSPT) SUPPORT
What's Included?
Pre-audit scoping exercise to determine what will be in scope of the audit.
A pre-audit questionnaire for you to complete, to give us a sense of your existing level of compliance.
A review of the documentation uploaded to your DSP Toolkit submission to ensure that policies, accountability documentation, procedures, and any further documents are compliant.
Virtual interviews with key personnel involved with data protection and security, to further determine the level of compliance, as well as identify any gaps or areas that need particular attention.
DPAS can support in ensuring you have all the required evidence by developing policies, procedures, or associated documentation.
A high-level review of the policies, procedures and current systems, to meet the conditions of the DSP Toolkit independent assessment requirements.
A report detailing the results against each evidence required per assertion as detailed in the toolkit. This will include a risk rating against each of the standards, an overall risk rating (based on the 10 individual ratings), and an overall confidence rating.
Recommendations for remediation of risk.
If you are unfamiliar with the DSPT process it can feel like a daunting task, but DPAS is on hand to support, our dedicated consultants can talk you through the process, helping every step of the way through to submission.
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BENEFITS
The audit ensures that the evidence provided and assertions made in the DSP Toolkit submission meet the required standards. This assures that your organisation is compliant with the necessary regulations.
The audit process is crucial in raising awareness within your organisation. It fosters a culture of data protection and promotes best practices, ensuring that your team is always informed and vigilant.
The audits are led by seasoned Information Governance experts. Their expertise ensures a thorough and meticulous review, providing unparalleled transparency to the Board and Trustees.
Completing an external audit can significantly boost customer trust. It signals to them that you prioritise data protection, thereby enhancing your organisation’s reputation in the market.
The awareness and best practices promoted by the audit can lead to long-term cultural shifts within your organisation. These shifts can greatly benefit compliance and the general approach to data protection.
The service meticulously identifies areas of concern and potential risks. This comprehensive perspective is invaluable in supporting regulatory compliance in the future.
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