I recently attended the Northwest Cyber Digi-Tech Network and wanted to share with you a range of digital and cyber security resources to your attention.
45% of cyber attacks affecting providers are attacks on care suppliers rather than providers directly.
Audit your third parties. Check your contracts.
Role play your contingency planning regularly – does it work?
Make sure your staff are trained and aware – have it as an agenda item at all staff meetings.
Information Commissioner’s Office – ICO
AI and data protection risk toolkit
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
Our plans for new and updated guidance
Communicating with empathy after a data breach
Overview of Data Protection Harms and the ICO Taxonomy
The National Cyber Security Centre – The National Cyber Security Centre
Advice for medium to large organisations to help respond to a cyber incident
Advice for sole traders and small organisations to respond to cyber attacks
Contracts and liabilities between controllers and processors
Government websites
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
Data Security and Protection Toolkit – Remember – your DSPT deadline is 30th June!
Digital Care Hub – Digital Care Hub
Oxford Project: The Responsible Use of Generative AI in Care
Pledge by tech suppliers on the responsible use of AI in social care
The Cyber Resilience Centre –
Affordable Cyber Security Services
Good Things Foundation – Fixing The Digital Divide
Find Support To Use Or Access The Internet
New Learn My Way Guides For Digital Champions
Learn My Way | Our Digital Inclusion Services
Greater Manchester support – Get Online Greater Manchester
