Statutory guidance

Security of NHS and Public Health Services Digital Systems (Coronavirus) Directions 2020

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

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Applies to England

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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.

The new directions (No. 2) replace the first directions and come into force on 31 December. This power will last until 30 June 2021.

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Published 24 April 2020
Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates
  1. Extension to the emergency Direction until 30 June 2021 as part of our ongoing commitment to protect health services during the coronavirus pandemic.

  2. First published.

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