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DSPT Audit
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Lily Stevens

Preparing for the Category 2 DSPT Audit: What you need to know.

Posted In: DSPT
Published: March 23, 2026
As a large IT supplier to the NHS, you are the digital backbone of a system that millions of people rely on...
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NHS DSPT Auditor
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Ryan Palmer

8foldGovernance approved as DSPT Auditor for IT Suppliers to the NHS

Posted In: DSPT
Published: March 6, 2026
We’re excited to announce that we have been approved as an auditor for Version 8 of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit...
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DSPT for Category 2 Organisations
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Daniel Mannion

DSPT for Category 2 Organisations

Posted In: DSPT
Published: December 13, 2025
Key Changes to Essential Data Protection & Information Security Standards in the NHS The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is...
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Stay ahead with NHS DSPT V8. Discover essential changes, compliance tips, and expert support for seamless 2025/26 submissions.
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Simon Santos

DSPT Version 8: Preparing for the latest version

Posted In: DSPT
Published: November 6, 2025
The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is a crucial framework for businesses working in the UK health and care market....
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NHS DSPT Toolkit Version 7
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Lily Stevens

What’s New in NHS DSPT Version 7? A Guide to the Latest Updates

Posted In: DSPT
Published: March 13, 2025
The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is a vital compliance requirement for organisations managing identifiable data within the health and...
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5 common mistakes made on the NHS Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
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Simon Santos

5 common mistakes made on the NHS Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT)

Posted In: DSPT
Published: May 29, 2024
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DSPT How to navigate Version 5
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Adam Spinks

DSPT: How to navigate Version 5 of the NHS DSPT (Data Security and Protection Toolkit)

Posted In: DSPT
Published: September 13, 2022
Version 5 of the NHS DSPT (Data Security and Protection Toolkit) for 2022-23 was published on 24th August 2022. The deadline for...
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Integration is the future – how can you prepare?

Posted In: DSPT
Published: November 6, 2020
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Consent, patient data and registries
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The 5 Stages of Data Sharing Grief

Posted In: DSPT
Published: July 27, 2020
5 Stages of Data Sharing GriefThe 2013 Caldicott Review looked closely at data sharing within the NHS.  It confirmed the benefits of sharing...
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