Make an impact with your data security in 2026
Data and cyber security aren’t static elements that you think about once per year. It’s an evolving space that requires attention. Whether that’s when you’re implementing some new technology, scanning the horizon for cyber threats, or simply reviewing that policy you’ve been meaning to get around to. There’ s always something to do in this space.
Learning
Learning and being informed is a key part of data security. These upcoming online and in-person events are a great opportunity to stay ahead.
Cyber in care series – a jargon free, practical series that’ll help open up the world of cybercrime:
- Cyber in Care: The Deep, the Dark and the Hidden Dangers – Online Wednesday 21st Jan – 12:00 – 13:30
- Cyber in Care : Resilience, Recovery & Incident Response – Online Wednesday 25th February – 12:00 – 13:30
Difficult conversations series – as the world of technology changes, how do we effectively communicate this new reality.
- Difficult conversations: People’s right to privacy vs home sensors – Online Wednesday 11th March – 12:00 – 13:30
- Difficult conversations: consent: what does, “agreeing to tech” really mean? – Online Tuesday 17th March – 12:00 – 13:30
- Difficult conversations: robots vs carers: replacing in-person care workers with tech – Online Tuesday 31st March – 12:00 – 13:30
Care led innovation and AI usage in social care. See how technology has transformed innovative care providers. Understand AI, common myths and explore how it can support quality, efficiency and outcomes in care services.
- Care-Led Innovation: Celebrating Home-Grown Technology in Social Care – Online Wednesday 28th Jan – 13:00 – 14:30
- Smarter Social Care: AI in Action – Online Wednesday 4th February 11:00 – 12:45
Please see below for an upcoming free in person cyber security and AI workshop. (Not adult social care specific)
Free Workshop in-person – Cyber Security and AI: Safeguarding Your Business (not social care specific)
Date: Wednesday, 11 February
Time: 12:00–13:00
Location: Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI), Taunton
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, but with rapid innovation comes new risks. Are you ready to protect your business in an AI-driven world?
Join us for a free lunchtime workshop led by Alistair Whiteley, founder of Alistair Whiteley Web Design Ltd and a Cyber Essentials-certified specialist.
To reserve your spot, contact: fcdi@somerset.gov.uk
Informed
Do you want to stay informed but don’t want to attend events?
Sign up for Digital Care Hubs newsletter to receive regular social care updates. Signup here
Listen to the CTRL + CARE podcast. The weekly Digital Care Hub podcast that gives you all the relevant tech news in 30 minuets. CTRL + Care | Podcast on Spotify
Practical steps
Ready to put that learning into practice and make changes in your organisation?
Free data security health check
Try a free data security health check. This in-person visit will review your approach to data and cyber security in a no-strings attached approach. Providing you with clear simple advice and guidance.
The health check also includes a voluntary cyber security technical assessment that confirms basic IT security settings on your Windows devices.
If you’d like to know more, please email RCPA’s Project Lead, Daniel Plummer, at daniel.plummer@rcpa.org.uk
RCPA’s Caldicott Guardian service
Have you appointed a Caldicott Guardian in your care setting? Do they have the time, knowledge, and resources to completely fulfill that role?
RCPA’s Daniel Plummer can be appointed to act as your Caldicott Guardian with our third-party support.
This service can support your organisation is handling complex data sharing issues, giving clear Caldicott Guradian decisions in line with the Caldicott principles and the NHS 10 data security standards.
This service can also support in data breaches, policy reviews, DPIAs and other complex data security issues.
If you’d like to know more, please email RCPA’s Project Lead, Daniel Plummer, at daniel.plummer@rcpa.org.uk
