Data security awareness training is now live

Data security awareness training is now live

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IG Toolkit Version 14.1 is Now Live

IG Toolkit version 14.1 is now online, and as per the recent communication sent to IG Toolkit administrators and SIGNs Chairs, there are no substantive changes to requirements in V14.1 from V14.

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New Training Materials

As you will be aware the NHS IGTT was decommissioned on 31 December 2016 and a replacement home for training is in development. In the meantime, it is hoped that the materials below will provide support to organisations and learners. If you would like to provide feedback about the content please use the Contact us form, or email exeter.helpdesk@nhs.net and mark your query for the attention of the IGTT refresh project.

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NHS Trusts and CCGs - Survey of public sector organisations which transfer records to local places of deposit

NHS Trusts and CCGs can still complete a survey on how many records they intend to transfer to a place of deposit by 10 February 2017. The Survey is voluntary and is undertaken on an annual basis by the National Archives.

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Replacement of the NHS IG Training Tool

As you will now be aware the NHS IGTT was decommissioned on 31 December 2016 and a replacement home for training is in development. The materials below provide an early sight of the e-learning module that is in development and can be used as interim training materials until the new e-learning is available.

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Interim IG training materials

Further to the recent briefing about the closure of the IG Training Tool, view and comment on materials giving an early sight of the e-learning module that is in development.

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New home for IG training - Additional Q&A’s

We have received some queries following the briefing about the closure of the NHS IG Training Tool (IGTT) and the new home for IG training in partnership with e-Learning for Healthcare. This additional message addresses the questions received to date.

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The Information Governance Alliance has published two new guides

"Information Governance is the responsibility of everyone" is a reminder for existing staff about their responsibility for good Information Governance when carrying out their work and "New to Care Sector Information Governance? What you should know" is a guide for staff new to the concept of Information Governance and how it applies to health and care.

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Important news regarding the NHS IG Training Tool

The current NHS IG Training Tool (IGTT) was developed some years ago to provide annual IG awareness training. Following Government Digital Services and Department of Health guidance, we are delighted to announce that we are working with Health Education England on the development of a new home for awareness training via the e-Learning for Healthcare website.

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Message About the IG Toolkit

Dear Colleagues

You may have heard or seen news reports that the IG toolkit is to be scrapped. I can reassure you that this is not the case. There is a programme of work underway to improve the IGT, to increase its relevance for senior managers, its accessibility for small organisations and its focus on the new data security standards recommended by the National Data Guardian.

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Disclosure of personal information to the police

This guidance is provided to assist health and care organisations to determine whether or not to share information with the police for crime related purposes. It covers circumstances where personal information must be disclosed and the legal considerations where there is no such imperative.

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Annual Information Governance (IG) Incident Trends (2015-2016)

This report covers the IG incidents reported by Health and Adult Social Care organisations in England using the IG Incident Reporting Tool for the period 1 June 2015 to 31 May 2016. The report covers reportable data protection breaches and separately considers what may be learned from near misses and incidents that are not significant enough to report.

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National Data Guardian Report Publication

We are pleased to confirm that the National Data Guardian has published her review into data security, consent and public trust. At the same time the CQC has published its report into data security in the NHS and the Department of Health has launched a consultation on the findings and recommendations.

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IGA publishes two new guides

The IGA has published two new guides: A revision to the "Data controller issues" document and guidance about the Information Governance issues associated with remote consultations using free video conferencing applications

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IG Toolkit Version 14 Issues Resolved

The IG Toolkit Version 14 issues with uploading documents and the rogue requirement have been resolved.

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IG Toolkit Version 14 Issues Notification

Since v14 of the toolkit went live on the 27/5/2016 a couple of common issues have been reported and acknowledged.

Summary of issues:-

1. Uploading of documents, an error message is displayed
2. The Version 14 Acute view of the toolkit contains an additional rogue requirement 14-140 "Responsibility for Information Governance has been assigned to an appropriate member, or members, of staff"

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IG Toolkit Version 14 is Now Live

With the National Data Guardian due to publish a report into Data Security Standards the IG Toolkit has been rolled over from Version 13 to Version 14. There are minor updates to outdated references and standards with an update for Local Authorities to take in account the introduction of new PSN connectivity compliance process.

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Guidance for Care Homes completing their first Information Governance Toolkit

This guidance is aimed at Care Homes who are completing their first Information Governance Assessment and includes:

• What is the IG Toolkit and why do Care Homes have to complete
• Register and Complete the IG Toolkit for the first time
• Example of assessing a requirement
• Useful pointers
• Requirement list (based on voluntary Sector View)
• FAQ

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Reminder for NHS Trusts, CSUs, CCGs, NHS England, HSCIC, Public Health England and Local Authorities

Reminder for NHS Trusts, CSUs, CCGs, NHS England, HSCIC, Public Health England and Local Authorities

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Local Authorities - V14 PSN & IGT Equivalence

Local Authorities - V14 PSN & IGT Equivalence

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IGA Short Guide - The Use of Mobile Devices in Hospitals

IGA Short Guide - The Use of Mobile Devices in Hospitals

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IGA Short Guide - Bring Your Own Device

This guidance supports organisations wishing to enable the use of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) within a care environment and minimise the risks associated with this.

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New Information Governance Toolkit Webinars for General and Dental Practices, Eye Care, and Care Homes

New Information Governance Toolkit Webinars for General and Dental Practices, Eye Care, and Care Homes.

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IGA News - Issue 1

The IGA is pleased to share the first issue of IGA News, our new quarterly newsletter

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Trial version of the new IG Toolkit module now available

HSCIC has released a trial version of the new IG Toolkit assessment aimed specifically at independent contractors and care homes.

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New Information Governance Alliance (IGA) Guidance

New Information Governance Alliance (IGA) Guidance.

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New Public Services Network Code of Connection and the Information Governance Toolkit

New Public Services Network Code of Connection and the Information Governance Toolkit

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IG Toolkit Survey results released

In March 2015, we ran two surveys to better understand what our users think about the IG Toolkit.

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New Caldicott 2 Performance Monitoring Reports

New Caldicott 2 Performance Monitoring Reports

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IGA publishes three short guides

IGA publishes three short guides

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Clarification regarding IG Toolkit and proposed enhancements

Clarification regarding IG Toolkit and proposed enhancements

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What you should know about information governance

What you should know about information governance

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IG Toolkit Version 13 is Now Live

IG Toolkit Version 13 is now line and contains a number of changes. Please refer to the link below for more details:

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New "Auto closure" functionality for incidents recorded on the IG Toolkit

New "Auto closure" functionality for incidents recorded on the IG Toolkit Incident Reporting Tool due for release as part of V13

For the attention of Incident Reporting Users with access to the Incident Reporting Tool hosted on the IG Toolkit website.

Please refer to the link below for more details.

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IG Toolkit Version 12 Results - Reports

IG Toolkit Version 12 Results - Reports

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Instruction Change: Community Pharmacies: Exemption for Requirement 319 (Business Continuity Planning)

Instruction Change: Community Pharmacies: Exemption for Requirement 319 (Business Continuity Planning)

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IG Toolkit 2nd survey launched

IG Toolkit 2nd survey launched

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Cyber Security Enhancements to the Incident Reporting Tool – Now Live

The External Information Governance Delivery Team has been working with stakeholders to further enhance the Incident Reporting Tool to capture Cyber incidents and it is now live. See Change Release Note for further detail.

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IG Toolkit V12 Submissions Reminder

Reminder for NHS Trusts, CSUs, CCGs, NHS England, HSCIC, Public Health England and Local Authorities.

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Coming soon - Enhancements to the Incident Reporting Tool to include Cyber Security Incidents

An enhancement to the Incident Reporting Tool (hosted within the IG Toolkit) has been developed further to facilitate the reporting of significant cyber security related serious incidents requiring investigation (Cyber SIRI).

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IG Toolkit launches national surveys

IG Toolkit launches national surveys

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Invoice Validation Guidance – reminder

Invoice Validation Guidance – reminder

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Community Pharmacies: Requirement 319 (Business Continuity Planning)

Community Pharmacies: Requirement 319 (Business Continuity Planning)

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IG Toolkit Version 13 - Requirements review

IG Toolkit Version 13 - Requirements review

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IG Toolkit V12.2 Release – Enhancement to the IG Incident Reporting Tool

After listening to our users the External IG Delivery Team have been working with stakeholders to further enhance the IG Incident Reporting Tool and it is now live. See Change Release Note for further detail.

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Consultation on Records Management Code of Practice

Consultation on Records Management Code of Practice

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IGT V12.2 Release - Enhancements to the IG Incident Reporting Tool

IGT V12.2 Release - Enhancements to the IG Incident Reporting Tool

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The Caldicott Guardian Newsletter

The Caldicott Guardian Newsletter

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Cyber Security Preparedness

New functionality is being introduced to the IG Toolkit Version 12 to gather information on the Cyber Preparedness of some organisations. Your response will not impact on your Information Governance Toolkit Score. This notification is relevant to NHS Acute, Ambulance, Community, CSU’s, ASH CCG’s and Mental Health Trusts only.

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IG Toolkit Version 11 Results - Reports

IG Toolkit version 11 scores published for period 2013/2014.

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IG Toolkit Version 12 is Now Live

IG Toolkit Version 12 is Now Live and contains a number of changes

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Local Authorities - New IG Toolkit View Type

IG Toolkit version 12 contains a new dedicated Local Authority requirement set to replace the Social Care Delivery view used in previous versions of the IG Toolkit.

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IG Toolkit version 11 submissions

IG Toolkit version 11 submissions

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Community Pharmacies: Exemption for Requirement 319 (Business Continuity Planning)

Community Pharmacies: Exemption for Requirement 319 (Business Continuity Planning)

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Information Governance Toolkit Functional / Technical Enhancement Requests for Version 12

The HSCIC External Information Governance (IG) Delivery Team would like to take this opportunity to ask you to submit any requests for change in relation to functional / technical improvements or enhancements to the IGT website.

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New functional enhancements to the IG Toolkit Now Live

Version 11.2 of the IG Toolkit Is now live and the IG Toolkit v11.2 change release note below provides a summary of the system changes. No changes have been made to the requirements in this release. Therefore, all requirement guidance, documentation and references remain labelled as Version 11.

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Implementing the 20 Year Rule in the NHS

New functionality is being introduced to the IG Toolkit in the version 11.2 release to gather information on the 20 Year Rule. Your response will not impact on your Information Governance Toolkit Score. This notification is relevant to NHS Acute, Ambulance, Community and Mental Health Trusts only.

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IG Training Tool – Closure of former SHA, PCT AND PCT Cluster Accounts

IG Training Tool – Closure of former SHA, PCT AND PCT Cluster Accounts

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Removal of duplicate documents held against assessments

Information on the removal of duplicate documents held against assessments

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Information: To share or not to share - Government response to the Caldicott Review

The Government accepted all the recommendations of the Caldicott report, including the revised Caldicott Principles, and highlighted that while information sharing is essential to provide good care for everyone, there are rules that must be followed.

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Interim Accredited Safe Haven for Section 251 Support – Stage 1 – IG Toolkit

Interim Accredited Safe Haven for Section 251 Support – Stage 1 – IG Toolkit

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IG Toolkit Version 10 Results – Reports

IG Toolkit Version 10 Results – Reports

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Safe Haven Briefing: Secure transfer of personal identifiable information by fax

Safe Haven Briefing: Secure transfer of personal identifiable information by fax

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IG Toolkit version 11 is Now Live

IG Toolkit version 11 is Now Live

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Caldicott review: information governance in the health and care system

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today warmly welcomed the Caldicott Review, outlining how information and technology will only have a transformational effect on healthcare if this agenda respects the relationship of trust between a medical professional and their patient.

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IG Toolkit version 10 submissions

IG Toolkit version 10 submissions

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‘Anonymisation Standard for publishing health and social care data’ - Approved by the Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care

‘Anonymisation Standard for publishing health and social care data’ - Approved by the Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care

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IG Training Tool Administrator Guidance - User Account Management During Reorganisation

IG Training Tool Administrator Guidance - User Account Management During Reorganisation

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Community pharmacy and business continuity requirement 319

Community pharmacy and business continuity requirement 319

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Requirement 112 - IG Training Materials Review Process for NHS Organisations

Requirement 112 - IG Training Materials Review Process for NHS Organisations

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UK Council of Caldicott Guardians 5 Year Strategy 2011-2016

UK Council of Caldicott Guardians 5 Year Strategy 2011-2016

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Updated process for IG assurance in support of ECC and DAAG applications

Updated process for IG assurance in support of ECC and DAAG applications

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Information Governance Toolkit Consultation – Now Open

Information Governance Toolkit Consultation – Now Open

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Information Governance Toolkit Functional/Technical Enhancement Requests for Version 11

Information Governance Toolkit Functional/Technical Enhancement Requests for Version 11

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Guidance for organisations working in shared records environments

Guidance for organisations working in shared records environments

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Change to IG Training Tool Helpdesk Arrangements

Reminder regarding a change to IG Training Tool (IGTT) helpdesk arrangements

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Clarification on Position of Information Governance Toolkit

Over the past few week the NHS CFH and the NIGB helpdesks have received a number of queries regarding the NHS Information Governance Toolkit, the following statement clarifies the position:-

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Recently approved IG related Standards by the Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care

Recently approved IG related Standards by the Information Standards Board for Health and Social Care

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IG Toolkit version 10 is Now Live

IG Toolkit version 10 is Now Live

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IG Toolkit for Any Qualified Providers

IG Toolkit for Any Qualified Providers

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IG Toolkit for Clinical Commissioning Groups

IG Toolkit for Clinical Commissioning Groups

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IG Toolkit Version 9 - NHS Trust Published Assessments

IG Toolkit Version 9 - NHS Trust Published Assessments

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Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) - Completion of the IGT

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) - Completion of the IGT

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IG Toolkit version 9 submissions

IG Toolkit version 9 submissions

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NHS Information Governance: Information Risk Management - Social Interaction – Good Practice

NHS Information Governance: Information Risk Management - Social Interaction – Good Practice

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NHS Information Governance: Information Risk Management - Dealing with Cookies and Legal Compliance

NHS Information Governance: Information Risk Management - Dealing with Cookies and Legal Compliance

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Information Governance Training Tool (IGTT) – Improved Helpdesk Arrangements

Information Governance Training Tool (IGTT) – Improved Helpdesk Arrangements

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NHS Information Governance: Records Management - Digital Document Scanning

NHS Information Governance: Records Management - Digital Document Scanning

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NHS Information Governance: Effective Management of Records during a period of transition or organisational change

The Department of Health IG Policy team has prepared guidance aimed at those organisations going through a period of organisational change. The document should help NHS organisations to manage their information during the transitional period.

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NHS IG Assurance – Joint Letter from NHS CE and the ICO

NHS IG Assurance – Joint Letter from NHS CE and the ICO

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IGTT Admin Guidance - User Account Management During Reorganisation

IGTT Admin Guidance - User Account Management During Reorganisation

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Guidance for NHS Boards: Information Governance

Guidance for NHS Boards: Information Governance

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Information Governance Toolkit Version 9 - SHA and PCT Cluster Arrangements

Information Governance Toolkit Version 9 - SHA and PCT Cluster Arrangements

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IGT Status & ROCR

We have received enquiries from users regarding the IGT status following the publication of the recent Monitor bulletin. The following clarification statement has been provided by DH IG Policy.

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IG Training Tool New Modules

IG Training Tool New Modules .

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IG Training Tool – Four New Modules

Four new modules have now been released.

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Version 9 - Voluntary sector requirements

The voluntary sector IG Toolkit view contains a developmental set of requirements that the DH IG Policy team will be working on over the next 6-9 months with a voluntary sector working group.

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IG Toolkit v9 Now Live

Version 9 of the IG Toolkit is now live. Users will notice some new functionality, of most interest will be the Rollover of all scores, evidence and comments from the previous assessment into version 9.

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IG Toolkit Version 8 Assessments Released

IG Toolkit Version 8 Assessments have now been released. For future versions of the IG toolkit all assessments, once released for publication by the organisation, will be accessible immediately on both the nww and www version of the website. When an organisation publishes their assessment they are confirming that this is the final version, no changes are needed and the assessment has been signed off by the board/senior management. This is applicable to ALL organisation types

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Changes to the rules on using cookies and similar technologies for storing information

On 9 May 2011, the Information Commissioners Office published new advice on how UK organisations can comply with new EU law which will come into force on 26 May 2011 concerning the use of cookies technology.

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IG Training Tool updates

IG Training Tool updates .

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IG Toolkit version 8 submissions

IG Toolkit version 8 submissions.

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The Good Practice Guidelines for GP electronic patient records v4 2011

The new Good Practice Guidelines for GP electronic patient records version 4 will act as a reference source of information for all those involved in developing, deploying and using general practice IT systems

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NHS Trusts and SHAs - Staff IG Training Reports

NHS Trusts and SHAs - Staff IG Training Reports (2010 to 2011).

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Community pharmacy and business continuity requirement 8-319

Further to the News item posted on 9 February 2011, a global exemption has now been applied to this requirement for community pharmacies as the Department of Health and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee are still in discussions on business continuity planning. The exemption is applied during an overnight process and has also been applied to version 8 assessments that have already been submitted.

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Change to Assessment Submit Button (for final assessment submissions)

For the attention of all IG Toolkit users:

We have made some slight changes to how the "Submit" button looks when you submit your final assessment. The final "Submit" button will now say "Publish".

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NHS Information Governance – Information Risk Management: Guidance Fax Printer Ribbon and Film

This Information Governance (IG) guidance provides NHS organisations with a general awareness of the associated risks for maintenance and disposal of fax printers and other devices that use consumable ribbon or film. It should be read in conjunction with the NHS IG Risk Management Guidance for Maintenance and Secure Disposal of Digital Printers, Copiers and Multi Function Devices.

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Community pharmacy and business continuity requirement 8-319

Community pharmacy and business continuity requirement 8-319 Community pharmacies are expected to attain level 2 against each of the pharmacy information governance requirements by 31 March 2011, with the exception of requirement 8-319.

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IG toolkit requirement 8-112

IG toolkit requirement 8-112 (NHS Operating Framework 2010/11, Informatics Planning Annex requirement)

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Independent contractor IG Toolkit scores

Following a number of queries, the IG Policy team would like to clarify the position regarding the status of IG Toolkit scores for community pharmacies.

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Update – Requirement 8-404

The percentage of maternity records required for audit at Attainment Level 2a of Requirement 8-404 has been amended to 0.5% to align with the requirement set out by the NHSLA CNST Risk Management Standards.

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Information Asset Administrators (IAA) Training Events

Following the successful series of training events for NHS Senior Information Risk Owners (SIRO) and Information Asset Owners (IAO) in May 2010, it is now proposed to run a number of related training workshops for local Information Asset Administrators (IAA).

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System Uplift – Minor System Enhancements

Some further system enhancements have been applied to the IGT Version 8 following feedback from users.

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A Question of Balance - Independent Assurance of Information Governance Returns

The NHS Operating Framework 2010/2011, through the NHS Informatics Planning Guidance Annex 1 (National Expectations) stated that: "An IG audit utilising the centrally provided audit methodology should be included within the work plans of each organisations' auditors”.

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IG Workshop slides

Presentation slides for the recent workshops commissioned by the Department of Health are now available.

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The Caldicott Guardian newsletter: Issue 13

The July issue of the newsletter is now available for download.

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System Uplift – Minor System Enhancements

We have put live a few minor system enhancements which didn’t quite make it into the original launch of IGT Version 8.

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Information Governance Training 2010/11

The NHS Operating Framework 2010/2011 contains a requirement for all staff to receive annual basic IG training appropriate to their role through the online NHS IG Training Tool.

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NHS Information Governance: Information Risk Management Guidance: Maintenance and Secure Disposal of Digital Printers, Copiers and Multi Function Devices July 2010

This Information Governance (IG) guidance provides NHS organisations with a general awareness of the associated risks for maintenance and disposal of digital printers, copiers and multifunction devices.

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Version 8 for general practice, community pharmacy, dental practice and eyecare services

This briefing provides information about the IG Toolkit for independent contractors, including the date that a version 8 assessment can be created and the role of the PCT.

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IG Toolkit v8 Now Live

Version 8 of the IG Toolkit is now live, and represents a significant change to both the online system and to the IG requirements themselves.

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NHS Information Governance: Information Risk Management Guidance: Short Message Service (SMS) & Texting

This updated Information Governance (IG) guidance provides NHS organisations with a general awareness of the associated risks of Short Message Service (SMS) and texting that may potentially affect the effectiveness of local services.

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Guidance for Access to Health Records Requests

This guidance assists NHS organisations in England, through the process of dealing with an access request in accordance with the relevant legislation and any subsequent considerations.

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Information Governance for Community Pharmacies

If you have a query relating to IG in community pharmacies, please contact the dedicated helpline on 0113 394 6540 or via email at pharmacy.assurance@nhs.net This facility is available for pharmacies, PCTs, SHAs and others interested in this work-area.

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NHS Operating Framework and Informatics Planning 2010/2011

The operating framework 2010/11 confirms that informatics will be included in operational plans and Informatics Planning provides guidance on the informatics components of these plans.

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NHS Information Governance for Community Pharmacies

The draft Information Governance requirements for pharmacies have now been finalised and can be viewed by selecting ‘Requirements’ on the menu then clicking ‘Pharmacy’.

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NHS Information Governance - Technology Bulletin - MS IE Vulnerability 979352

The DH Informatics Directorate Information Governance Technology Bulletin contains information relating to the recently reported vulnerability which affects Windows™ Operating Systems and versions of the Internet Explorer™ web browser.

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Checklist for Reporting, Managing and Investigating Information Governance Serious Untoward Incidents Gateway Ref: 13177

Experience of reporting and managing IG SUIs has indicated the need for additional guidance, support and clarification of the criteria to be used when evaluating IG SUIs.

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The IG Training Tool updates and improvements went live on 1st December 2009

Information regarding updates and improvements to the IG Training Tool which went live on the 1st of December 2009

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NHS Information Governance: Guidance on Blogging and Social Networking

Guidance for NHS organisations on blogging and social networking.

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IG Toolkit Version 8 System Changes – Vision Statement

Following on from user workshops and the 200+ feedback forms we received from IG Toolkit users (thank you to everyone who participated), we have developed a “Vision Statement”.

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IG Statement of Compliance: Clarification of approval status

The central team has taken a number of queries recently asking whether we are able to provide a list of “IG Statement of Compliance approved” third parties. The fact of a completed IGSoC does not remove the requirement for commissioners to assure themselves that their providers/suppliers are meeting and maintaining information governance standards. Commissioners should therefore take into account the following information:

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Acute Trust Requirement 401 - NHS Number Standard for Secondary Care (England)

Information for Acute Trusts regarding requirement 401

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IG Toolkit Version 7 Release

Version 7 of the IG toolkit has now been released. This version of the toolkit contains the new 3-stage reporting process for the large NHS trusts (i.e. Acute trusts, PCTs, foundation trusts, mental health trusts, ambulance trusts and strategic health authorities).

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Important Information - Information Governance Assurance Framework

Due to a number of queries raised and the changes to the reporting cycle for version 7 onwards, some further information has been published regarding the Information Governance Assurance Framework. As a result of the changes to the reporting cycle, any changes to the IG Toolkit standards have been kept to a minimum, you can view these changes in the Change Control Notice for Version 7 of the toolkit.

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NHS Information Risk Management: Good Practice Guidance

The Digital Information Policy team has published guidance aimed at those responsible for managing information risk within NHS organisations, including Senior Information Risk Owners and Information Asset Owners. It reflects Government guidelines and is consistent with the Cabinet Office data handling report.

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Information Governance Assurance Programme: David Nicholson letters

In order to clarify new and existing requirements, a series of papers was issued to NHS organisations setting out responsibilities for information governance and for providing additional assurances on information governance to each strategic health authority (SHA), or to Monitor, the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts.

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IG toolkit submissions

An IG toolkit assessment submission represents evidence of an organisation’s attainment against the IG standards at a particular point in time. This evidence must be retained for audit purposes and cannot be overwritten by un-submitting and adjusting scores. This process is expanded on in this article.

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Information Governance workshops: resource pack

A resource pack has been developed to support "The evolving face of Information Governance in Primary Care" workshops.

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Security of NHS patient data shared for research purposes

The importance of effective information security has been highlighted in recent months through well publicised data handling failures in a range of different UK organisational settings.

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The NHS Connecting for Health Information Governance Training Tool (IGTT)

The IG Training Tool is an online tool focused on all aspects of Information Governance learning. The aim of the tool is to provide all staff with an opportunity to develop IG knowledge and skills to support the provision of high quality health and social care.

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Information Mapping Tool

The IG Toolkit contains an Information Mapping Tool to assist organisations to map their flows of personal identifiable data and enable them to provide assurance that flows are secure.

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UK Council of Caldicott Guardians

The Council is the national body for Caldicott Guardian's in the UK. It is comprised of representatives from social care and the health sector, both NHS and independent healthcare.

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Calculating Information Governance Toolkit scores

(updated 20/11/2009)
Information as to the calculations used to score assessments in the IG Toolkit.

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