Webinar: understanding the IG Toolkit version 8
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Version 8 of the IG Toolkit (IGT) must be submitted by all health and non-health organisations on 31 March 2011. In addition, Trusts and SHAs must submit their Baseline and Performance Update by 31 October 2010. Our webinar will help you understand and manage the assessment process.
The Information Commissioner’s Office has described poorly managed information assets as a ‘toxic liability’ and information loss as a ‘career ending event’. Despite this, the NHS still accounts for over a third of all data security violations. Given the number of staff employed within the NHS, that statistic is perhaps not surprising. Nevertheless, losses of confidential patient records attract significant media attention and maximum fines of up to £500,000.
The Department of Health Digital Policy Team has designed the IGT assessment process to minimise information security incidents within the NHS. If individuals and organisations comply with IGT guidance, information security is considerably strengthened.
Everything in the IGT is there for a reason, either to protect:
- the N3 network and all organisations connected to it,
- Spine applications, or
- the confidentiality, integrity and availability of patient data.
Released on 30 June 2010, version 8 is considered to be more rigorous than its predecessors and includes several material changes. It’s more challenging to complete and a lot more time-consuming than previous versions as organisations are required to go into greater depth about their policies, procedures and processes.
Speakers
Robin Ingram
Robin is Hytec’s Senior Information Assurance Consultant. He works closely with Connecting for Health and the Department of Health, providing them with feedback gained by helping organisations through the IGT process.
Robin is a Member of the BSI Associate Consultant Programme, a Security Advisor to the London Public Services Network (LPSN), an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27001 Internal Auditor and an ISO 27001 Implementer.
Who should attend?
Those responsible for, and tasked with, completing the IG Toolkit; including:
- Chief Executive
- SIRO
- IG Lead
- Information Asset Officer
- Data Protection Officer
- Caldicott Guardian
- IM&T Manager
What will they learn?
To help explain the changes in version 8, we are hosting a webinar. As well as having the opportunity to put questions to the speakers, participants will learn:
- what the changes are,
- what they mean,
- how it impacts the requirement to complete the assessment,
- what needs to be done before 31 October 2010, and
- the consequences of failing to comply.
Cost This is a free webinar, designed to share our expert’s knowledge and experience with organisations that are currently completing their IGT submissions. The webinar ran live on 22nd September and has been recorded; please register to obtain the link and password to view the recording. If you have any questions that you would like to ask Robin, please ring us on 01865 887 428 or direct your enquiry to us on the contact us page.
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