The DSPT 2025-26 should be completed by 30 June 2026 at the latest.
Note: There are some minor changes to the toolkit since the 2024-25 edition, and two additional questions which are mandatory to reach Standards Met.
In order to reach Standards Met on the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, care providers need to answer 45 mandatory questions (up from 43 questions) covering:
We have provided the following to help you complete each section:
- short videos on answering questions about those topics
- ‘tool tips’ including what the questions mean, what you need to have in place, and what evidence you need to gather
- template policies and forms that you can download and adapt
- useful links, including training materials and background information.
You can use this information to complete your DSPT for the first time OR to review, update and republish. Remember, you must complete the DSPT at least once a year in order to keep it up to date. The deadline is 30 June.
