At Tessell Health, we take the security and protection of data very seriously. We are proud to have met the standards of the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit, an assurance framework mandated by NHS for all organisations that access NHS patient data and systems.

The toolkit provides assurance that we are practising robust data security and handling personal information correctly. It is built around ten important standards:

  1. Personal Confidential Data: We adhere to strict protocols to ensure that personal confidential data is processed lawfully and ethically. Our systems have robust measures in place to protect the privacy and rights of individuals.
  2. Staff Responsibilities: Our team understands and takes their data protection responsibilities seriously. Staff access to sensitive data is strictly controlled and monitored.
  3. Training: We ensure that all our staff undergo regular, comprehensive training on data protection and security. This includes understanding the latest threats and how to prevent them.
  4. Managing Data Access: We have strong controls in place to manage who has access to data. This includes implementing robust authentication and access control systems.
  5. Process Reviews: We perform regular audits and reviews of our data handling processes. This ensures that our systems remain secure and that data is always handled appropriately.
  6. Responding to Incidents: We have a solid incident response plan in place. This ensures that we can quickly identify and respond to any data security incidents, minimising any potential impact.
  7. Continuity Planning: We have effective plans in place to ensure the continuity of our services. This includes measures to protect data integrity and availability in the event of a disruption or disaster.
  8. Unsupported Systems: We ensure that all our IT systems are up-to-date and supported. This reduces the risk of security vulnerabilities.
  9. IT Protection: We use advanced IT security measures to protect data. This includes firewalls, encryption, and other security technologies.
  10. Accountable Suppliers: We only work with suppliers who can demonstrate that they meet the same high standards of data security and protection that we do.

By meeting the standards of the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit, Tessell Health demonstrates its commitment to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all the data we handle. We understand that trust is crucial in healthcare, and we strive to maintain the highest level of data security to safeguard that trust.

For more information about the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit, please visit www.dsptoolkit.nhs.uk.

We also continue to hold a Cyber Essential certificate whilst all our NHS customers transfer to the new NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit.