Data Security & Protection Toolkit


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19th July 2023, Herstmonceux Castle Hailsham BN27 1RNTime : 09:30 (Registration)




We would like to invite all providers in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove to our 2023 annual conference at the historic and picturesque Herstmonceux Castle.





This years event will feature display stands to meet and speak to industry specialists as well as talks from :




Amanda Partington-Tood, CQC - Assistant Director of Adult Social Care

Mark Stainton - Director Adult Social Care

Councillor Maynard - Lead Member for Adult Social Care


And many more.



Two tickets available per member, additional available on request - Contact RCA



Light lunch, coffee and teas will be served throughout the event in the castle court yards.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

 to all Care Providers in Sussex


Free 1:2:1 Support to complete your Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT)

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FREE In-Person Data Security and Protection Training for Front-Line Staff


From January 2025, care providers in Sussex can access face-to-face Data Security and Protection training for their staff, completely free

of charge, thanks to funding from the Digital Care Hub.

This course, developed by the Better Security, Better Care programme, supports care providers in meeting the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) requirements.


The DSPT specifies:

  • 95% of staff must complete annual data protection training.
  • A minimum score of 80% in an assessment is required.
  • Course Overview
  • Module 1: Staff responsibilities and people’s rights.
  • Module 2: Sharing, recording, and securely disposing of data.
  • Module 3: Preventing fraud, scams, and maintaining device and paper record security.
  • Module 4: Managing and responding to data breaches.
  • Assessment


Participants will complete a short assessment to demonstrate understanding.

Arrange your training session for January 2025 onwards by contacting us today.

nada@westsussexpartnersincare.org


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Getting to Grips with ROPA and Information Asset Registers   

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 14:00

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Artificial Intelligence and CQC AI Strategy   

Thursday, 23 October 2025 14:00

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Interactive Workshop: Republish Your DSPT   

Friday, 24 October 2025 11:00

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Republish your DSPT, audit your answers, ask questions, and access in-depth support


Republish your DSPT in your lunch hour

Thursday, 30 October 2025 12:30

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Republish your DSPT to standards met in your lunch hour.


Interactive Workshop: Republish Your DSPT

Thu, 6 Nov 2025 at 11:00

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This 1-hour interactive workshop is designed for those who have already published their DSPT. We’ll guide you through the toolkit, answer any questions, and provide support on auditing and updating your answers.

 

WhatsApp in Care: Safe or Sorry?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 at 14:30

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This session is for care providers who want to understand:

   What’s OK and what’s not when using WhatsApp for care communication

   Where the risks lie with confidentiality, safeguarding and GDPR

   Real examples of what goes wrong — and how to avoid being that headline

   Safer alternatives and simple policies you can actually use

   What CQC, the ICO, and your insurance provider expect from you

 

 

Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and Information Asset Register (IAR)

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 at 14:00

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Thu, 20 Nov 2025 at 12:30

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Artificial Intelligence -safe and practical applications in social care

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 at 14:30

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Tue, 25 Nov 2025 at 14:30

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Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 14:00

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Practical IT Skills Workshop - IT Systems and Devices

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 at 14:00

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This session is specifically tailored to address challenges that many providers face in completing the IT Systems and Devices section of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). During this session, we'll delve into each aspect of the IT Systems and Devices section of the DSPT toolkit, providing detailed explanations and practical demonstrations on how to do the following:

  Set up multi-factor authentication

  Track and wipe content remotely from mobile devices

  Encrypt your devices

  Change passwords on networking components such as routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls

  Set up private browsing

  Assess and strengthen your passwords

  Optimise your device performance

  Back up data and conduct thorough testing to ensure its integrity.

 

 

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Tue, 9 Dec 2025 at 12:00

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