Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) Training

Introduction

This interactive webinar is designed to support staff in General Practice who have been assigned the role of Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO). The SIRO plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the organisation’s approach to information risk, ensuring that systems, policies, and practices are in place to manage data securely and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Aims

To provide a clear understanding of the SIRO role, its responsibilities, and how it interacts with other key governance roles. The session offers practical guidance to help SIROs identify, assess, and manage information risks effectively.

Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand the scope and responsibilities of the SIRO role.
• Be able to identify key information risks and implement proportionate controls.
• Recognise the relationship between the SIRO, Caldicott Guardian, and Data Protection Officer.
• Apply best practices in governance, assurance, and risk management.

Content Overview

• The role and responsibilities of the SIRO.
• Interaction with the Caldicott Guardian and Data Protection Officer.
• Support functions: IT services, cybersecurity, and governance teams.
• Relevant items from the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
• The importance of audits, spot checks, and business continuity planning.
• Identifying and assessing information risks.
• Interactive case studies and examples.
• Achieving assurance and continuous improvement.

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