Effective Information Sharing & Security
Introduction
Welcome to iNetwork’s Effective Information Sharing & Security (EISS) programme. We have seen the continued threat of cyberattacks, and the risks of mismanaging data, and so it is as important as ever for organisations to look after the information we hold, treating data as an asset. Organisations are asking individuals to trust them with more and more of their data, and to ensure that the data that they hold on individuals is both safe and secure, and shared only where appropriate.
The focus of the 2022-23 programme continues to support the iNetwork membership in the areas of information governance, information security and information leadership. The programme recognises that information leadership should not be the sole domain of those that hold specialised roles of DPO, SIRO, Caldicott Guardian, or IG Officer. This year’s programme therefore seeks to broaden the focus of Information leadership to support a wider cohort within the membership. In particular we have added a new sub priority to support iNetwork members with education and awareness to upskill their workforce to be confident information leaders.
Priorities and Objectives for 2022-23
Information Leadership
This priority bolsters information leadership in iNetwork member organisations with the aim to upskill those with information roles in our member organisations, and to increase influence and strengthen our collective voice to positively impact information access policy and programmes at the national level.
Improving Cyber Security and Resilience
This priority promotes increased engagement across iNetwork membership in the North West Warning, Advice and Reporting Point (WARP) which facilitates the sharing of best practice and the exchange of information and cyber security intelligence across the membership strengthening collaboration and communication across the region to improve situational awareness and both organisational and multi-agency response readiness. This should lead to a reduction in the number of data breaches as a result of poor practice and cyber-attacks.
Improved Person-Centred Information Sharing
This priority delivers improvements to necessary and proportionate information sharing to support effective partnership working and person-centred care.
“Excellent opportunity to learn what new threats and data compromisation issues. Very good event for networking.”
“iNetwork is a great for networking and sharing good practice with relevant up to date topics.”
The EISS Network Leadership Group
Each iNetwork programme has a Network Leadership Group (NLG) which consists of iNetwork members who are leading practitioners in their field. The NLGs serve as both a programme board and a leadership forum for collaboration across the local public sector. The network leaders for the Effective Information Sharing & Security Programme are:
EISS Network Leadership Group Members
Alan Boardman, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Andrew Swapp, GMP
Angharad Jackson, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Cheryl Boland, St Helens Council
David Willis, Midlands & Lancashire CSU (Chair)
Ian Smith, Cumbria County Council
Lesley Bullen, The Guinness Partnership
Michelle Brown, GMCA
Nadeer Hussain, Oldham Council
Phillipa Nazari, GM Combined Authority (Deputy Chair)
Yunus Mayat, Bradford Council
Programme Co-ordinator
Shelley Heckman
Interim EISS Programme Co-ordinator
For advice, guidance and support in this area, please contact Shelley Heckman, iNetwork Director and interim EISS Programme Co-ordinator