Data Security and Protection Toolkit Workshop

Community Pharmacy England and NHS England’s Transformation Directorate held an online workshop about the Data Security and Protection Toolkit for 2023/24 on 20th March 2024; a recorded version is available to watch below.

During the webinar, representatives from Community Pharmacy England and NHS England’s Transformation Directorate provided guidance on completing the Toolkit questions, gave a demonstration of how to use and navigate the Toolkit, and answered viewers’ questions on how to make the data security declaration.

With pharmacy owners required to finalise their pharmacy’s Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission by 30th June 2024, watching this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to make good headway in its completion.

Related resources

This section contains information and links to further information, including those referenced as being put in the Microsoft Teams webinar chat during the live event.

Data Security and Protection Toolkit
The website where pharmacy owners can access NHS England’s Toolkit.

Our website section: Data Security and Protection Toolkit
A one-stop shop for all the information, guidance and resources needed to complete the Toolkit.

NHS Parent Organisation Code (POC)
Information about what this code is, including how and when it may change.

NHS Digital ODS Portal
This is a searchable database of HQ and POC codes, helping you to identify what your code is.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Guidance on and the workbook for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Tip: If you complete the GDPR Workbook, you can simply copy and paste the phrase “See GDPR WB” to put against all the relevant Toolkit questions, which covers around half of the mandatory ones.

Data security training
Details of relevant data security training for all pharmacy staff who access confidential information.

System suppliers list and info
A list of suppliers of community pharmacy IT products and links to further information.