🏥 An overview of the NHS DTAC

Summary

• This guide demystifies the NHS DTAC—a comprehensive framework introduced to evaluate the safety, security, and usability of digital health technologies used within NHS settings.
• It outlines five core compliance pillars: Clinical Safety, Data Protection, Technical Security, Interoperability, and Usability & Accessibility.
• While DTAC isn’t centrally enforced, each NHS buyer expects developers to self-assess and provide evidence aligned to these national baseline standards.

What this carousel covers

• The role of DCB0129/0160, GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and DSPT in DTAC compliance
• DTAC’s question sets for each area—what buyers typically ask to verify product readiness
• Expectations around penetration testing, risk assessments, user engagement, and accessibility standards
• Continuous compliance: updates to your solution require updated submissions and risk reassessments

Key takeaways

• DTAC is essential for NHS adoption—think of it as a readiness test for procurement conversations
• Clinical safety, patient data governance, and cybersecurity must be proactively addressed with clear documentation
• Usability and interoperability are no longer “nice to haves”—they’re core expectations
• Innovators must engage early with DTAC requirements and prepare to resubmit evidence as their product evolves

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