Statutory guidance

Security of NHS and Public Health Services Digital Systems (Coronavirus) Directions 2021

Direction given to the National Health Service or public health body.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 19 August 2021
• Last updated: 26 August 2021
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  1. 26 August 2021

     Updated attachment to correct commencement date.

  2. 19 August 2021

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 6 January 2022

These directions have been updated by the Consent to Activities Related to  the Security of NHS and Public Health Services Digital Systems (Coronavirus) (No 4) Directions 2021.

Applies to England

Documents

Consent to Activities Related to the Security of NHS and Public Health Services Digital Systems (Coronavirus) Directions 2021

PDF, 152 KB, 3 pages

Details

These directions enable the support and maintenance of cyber security of network and information systems held by or on behalf of the NHS or a public health body during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.

These directions (2021) replace the first 2 directions. This power will last until 31st December 2021.