Policy

Information Security Policy

A cross-sector policy for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information across all clinical and business systems

Ref BS-GOV-POL-018See a sample (PDF) →
£54.99
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  • Instant download after checkout
  • Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Mapped to the CQC standards
  • Optional 3-monthly updates

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Policy statement and principles
  • 4. Definitions
  • 5. Information classification and handling
  • 6. Access control and user account management
  • 7. Passwords and multi-factor authentication
  • 8. Encryption
  • 9. Device and endpoint security
  • 10. Network security
  • 11. Cloud services and supplier assurance
  • 12. Physical and environmental security
  • 13. Backup, business continuity and availability
  • 14. Information security incident management
  • 15. Roles and responsibilities
  • 16. Training and awareness
  • 17. Monitoring, audit and review
  • 18. Related documents
  • 19. Glossary
  • 20. References

Legislation & standards it maps to

  • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Computer Misuse Act 1990
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)
  • Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations 2018)
  • Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009
  • Human Rights Act 1998

Who it applies to

All directors, employees, bank and agency staff, contractors, clinicians, volunteers and third-party suppliers who access, process or store information on behalf of [Organisation Name]

How it works

  1. Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
  2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
  3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
  4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.

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