DTAC Accreditation Service Overview

Helping Your Business Achieve DTAC Compliance

At Data Transfer Security, we understand that achieving compliance with the NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) is an essential step for organisations aiming to deliver digital health solutions within the NHS. The DTAC ensures that suppliers meet robust standards in data protection, technical security, clinical safety, and usability. Our comprehensive DTAC accreditation service is designed to support your business every step of the way, ensuring you meet all requirements seamlessly.

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Data Transfer Security?

Our team has extensive experience in digital health compliance, with a qualified Clinical Safety Officer and data security specialists.

We cover all elements of the DTAC framework, ensuring a smooth and efficient path to accreditation.

Our approach is customised to your specific product and needs, helping you achieve compliance without unnecessary complexity.

We are committed to supporting your compliance journey, both during and after the accreditation process.

Our Full-Service Approach

We provide a complete end-to-end DTAC compliance service, offering guidance, expertise, and practical support to help your organisation meet each component of the assessment. Our process is structured around the key pillars of DTAC compliance and tailored to your organisation’s unique requirements.

Clinical Safety Our service includes access to a qualified Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) who will:

Oversee the clinical safety aspects of your digital product or service.
Develop and review Clinical Safety Case Reports (CSCR) and Hazard Logs in line with DCB0129 and DCB0160 standards.
Ensure robust clinical risk management processes are in place, safeguarding end users and ensuring patient safety.

Data Protection and Privacy

At Data Transfer Security, we are experts in data protection and provide comprehensive guidance to ensure your digital solution meets all NHS and UK GDPR requirements, including:

Completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
Ensuring transparent and robust policies for data handling, consent, and user privacy.
Verifying that third-party services or integrations also meet the required standards.

Technical Security

We specialise in helping businesses implement robust security measures that meet NHS technical security standards. Our services include:

Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities through thorough technical assessments.
Assisting with compliance documentation, such as penetration testing reports and security certifications.
Ensuring your system adheres to encryption standards, access control protocols, and secure software development practices.

Usability and Accessibility

We ensure your digital solution is intuitive and accessible to a wide range of users, including patients and healthcare professionals, by:

Conducting user experience (UX) and accessibility reviews.
Providing recommendations based on user feedback and NHS accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG 2.1 compliance).
Assisting with usability testing to enhance the overall experience and ensure compliance.

Our Process

Our DTAC accreditation service follows a proven, structured approach to ensure efficiency and compliance:

1. Initial Consultation and Assessment

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your product, goals, and current compliance status. This allows us to identify any gaps and provide a tailored action plan.

2. Documentation and Evidence Compilation

We guide you through the process of compiling the necessary documentation and evidence to meet each DTAC pillar. Our team provides templates, reviews, and feedback to streamline this stage.

3. Clinical Safety Case Development

With the oversight of our qualified CSO, we create or review Clinical Safety Case Reports and ensure hazard logs are comprehensive and compliant.

6. Ongoing Support

Our service doesn’t end with submission. We offer continued support to address any post-submission queries and help you maintain compliance as your product evolves.

5. Final Review and Submission

Before submission, we perform a thorough review to ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and meets NHS standards.

4. Implementation Support

We provide practical support for implementing any technical or procedural changes necessary to meet DTAC standards, including security enhancements and usability improvements.

Get in Touch

Achieving DTAC compliance is a crucial step in delivering your digital health solution to the NHS. Let us guide you through the process with confidence. Contact us today at Data Transfer Security for an initial consultation and see how we can support your journey to accreditation.