Information governance (IG) can easily feel like a series of compliance checkboxes - DSPT deadlines, annual training, risk logs, and subject access requests. For many practices, it’s something that gets hurried through once a year, often right before the deadline. But IG isn’t just an obligation - it’s a core part of how your practice protects patients, manages data, and maintains trust. Creating a practical, structured IG calendar helps spread the workload, engage your team, and avoid last-minute stress. More importantly, it keeps privacy, safety, and digital hygiene front of mind across the year. Here’s how to build an IG calendar that works for your practice, your staff, and your patients.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/information-governance-and-security/how-to-create-a-practice-ig-calendar-that-actually-works