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Written question asked by Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 February 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services and Social Services: Cybersecurity

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether a supplier working group to better facilitate ongoing communication and dialogue with industry relating to health and social care data and cyber security has been established.

Answer

We have multiple mechanisms for engaging and working closely with suppliers, including supplier summits, direct relationships and through local organisations. In addition, we will shortly be launching the Cyber Suppliers Network to facilitate dialogue and visibility of ongoing efforts to more effectively secure data and manage cybersecurity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12329
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Databases Health services Industry Social services Cybersecurity
Link
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