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AWS Completes 2025-26 NHS DSPT Assessment with "Standards Exceeded"

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AWS has successfully passed its 2025-26 NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (NHS DSPT) assessment, achieving a "Standards Exceeded" status. This toolkit measures an organization's performance against the National Data Guardian’s 10 data security standards, which is mandatory for any entity accessing NHS patient data. The assessment provides customers with assurance regarding AWS's data security practices and is valid until June 30, 2027. Compliance certificates are accessible via the NHS England website and AWS Artifact.

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  • →Shared Responsibility and Customer Support
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  • AWS Achieves "Standards Exceeded" for NHS DSPT Assessment

    AWS announced its successful completion of the 2025-26 NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (NHS DSPT) assessment, earning a "Standards Exceeded" rating. This achievement demonstrates AWS's adherence to the National Data Guardian’s 10 data security standards.

  • NHS DSPT Compliance and Validity

    The NHS DSPT assessment is crucial for organizations handling NHS patient data, covering standards for Personal Confidential Data, Continuity Planning, and IT Protection. AWS's current status is valid until June 30, 2027, with compliance certificates available on the NHS England website and within AWS Artifact.

  • Shared Responsibility and Customer Support

    AWS highlights the shared responsibility model for security in the cloud, emphasizing that security is a joint effort between AWS and its customers. Customers can consult AWS compliance programs and reach out to their AWS account team for further information and support.

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