Information Governance Assurance Framework
The Information Governance Framework for health and social care is formed by those elements of law and policy from which applicable information governance standards are derived, and the activities and roles which individually and collectively ensure that these standards are clearly defined and met.
The Information Governance Policy Team published a series of briefing notes providing IMPORTANT INFORMATION about information governance requirements.
Information Governance Assurance Briefing Paper
A number of queries were raised about the Information Governance Assurance Framework and the changes to the reporting cycle for IG Toolkit version 7 onwards. Further information is available by downloading the Information Governance Assurance Framework briefing note (PDF 24.1Kb)
Role of the SIRO and Caldicott Guardian
This briefing note clarifies the main differences between the role of the SIRO and the role of Caldicott Guardian in an NHS organisation. Download the Role of the SIRO and Caldicott Guardian guidance (PDF 20Kb)
NHS Operating Framework - Key Standards
The NHS Operating Framework for 2009/10 required organisations to achieve level 2 performance against a number of key requirements in the Information Governance Toolkit. For further information, please download the NHS Operating Framework Key Standards (PDF 25.9Kb)
Since version 9 of the IG Toolkit, all requirements are 'key' and organisations are expected to attain level 2 against all the requirements in their assessment set.
If you have queries about any of the information contained in these briefing notes please email the Information Governance Policy Team via: exeter.helpdesk@nhs.net