OPPORTUNITY: National Fire Chiefs' Council (NFCC) Data Management Framework

The ask from the NFCC to techUK members is to support provision of expertise in the creation of their DMF. This includes development of a suite of products to help each fire and rescue service (FRS) to implement the new Data Management Fire Standard:

• data management guidance
• data competencies framework
• data ethics self-assessment tool
• data maturity self-assessment tool
• Model/template data sharing agreements / MOUs

The NFCC are looking for external expertise to contribute to the development of these products, and also to provide feedback and review of the drafts that are produced to help improve and validate quality. Where possible, the NFCC want to sign post out to any existing industry best practice and frame it within the fire context.

The ask: 

"Having an information security management system (ISMS) would provide a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information so that is remains secure. It includes people, processes and IT systems by applying a risk management process" "....the information security system should include processes and policies which are recommended by the ISO standard..."

Not all Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) can afford an ISMS. Referring to the basic security measures list highlighted below, the NFCC would like suppliers to comment on - 

Click here for the basic security measures list

1. What would and, should a basic ISMS provide?
2. Considering the reality that FRS's range in size and resource, what minimum guidance would an FRS need to achieve data security?

How to respond: download this form. Once complete, please email to [email protected]

Please note, you should only submit responses to the above email address. Any sales emails will be ignored and deleted. 

Deadline: 17.00hrs, 16 January 2023.

Any questions, please reach out to the techUK team and we will answer where possible. 

Robert Walker

Head of Health & Social Care, techUK

Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.

Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.

Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!

Email:

[email protected]

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