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<p>The National Health Service is working with Genomics England to ensure the security
of personal data created by genomic sequencing through the new pipeline for Whole
Genome Sequencing in the NHS.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Genomics England has
adopted a multi-layered approach to delivering cyber security and data protection
for data generated from sequencing. The approach ensures that Genomics England data
capture systems remain secure and are appropriately protected from external threats.
Genomics England has engaged with the Department, NHS Digital and the National Cyber
Security Centre to review the Genomics England Security Strategy and Policy and is
working towards formal Cyber Security Accreditation during 2020.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In
April 2018, the Department launched the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. This
covers the key data security and data protection requirements for health and social
care organisations. Organisations can self-assess against it to demonstrate that they
are meeting information governance requirements.</p>
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