Information Security and Governance Guidance The Guidance on Instant Messaging contains generic information on the best use of Instant Messaging Applications. At this time, as we face Covid-19, communication methods are key to help our essential services communicate and function. With this in mind, some of the practices that will be followed during this time […]
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COVID-19 Guidance on text messages and similar communications with NHSScotland registered individuals.
12 March 2020 Text message reminders about appointments have been used routinely for many years in some practices. The use of SMS for prevention and public health campaign is less common but it is not new. Some organisations within the NHSScotland have been recently using text messages to communicate with patients about what to do […]
New versions of the Scottish IS Toolkit and IG Pack have been published
New versions of the Scottish IS Toolkit and IG Pack are now available in the “Resources” area. These versions have been reviewed in line with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 and will be reviewed again in light of Brexit as necessary.
New version of Scottish Information Sharing Toolkit now published
A new version of the Scottish IS Toolkit is now availble in the “Resources” ares. This version has been reviewed in line with GDPR and the new Data Protection Act 2018.
SG response to Caldicott review (Caldicott 3) 2016
Response from the Scottish Government to Dame Fiona Caldicott with regards to the recent Caldicott review (Caldicott 3) is now available in the Publication section.
Director Letter on Information Governance and Security Measures 2015 / 2017
Download Summary Board Chief Executive Officers, Caldicott Guardians, Information Governance (IG) Leads, ICT professionals and others will by now have had the opportunity to comment and contribute to a whole package of measures being launched to improve Information Governance and Information Security.
DL (2015) 17 Information Governance
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