12/10/2026
October is International Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the Digital Care Hub is shining a spotlight on cyber security throughout October as part of its Digital Care in Focus series.
Join their free webinar on 15 October:
🔒 Everyday Tech, Hidden Risks: Cyber Security & Data Protection
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/everyday-tech-hidden-risks-cyber-security-data-protection-tickets-1999522717273?aff=oddtdtcreator
From smart speakers and video doorbells to smartphones, messaging apps and wearable technology, everyday tech is becoming increasingly common in social care. While these tools can support independence, communication and better care, they can also introduce cyber security, privacy and data protection risks that are often overlooked.
This practical webinar will explore: ✅ The hidden risks of everyday technology in care settings and people's homes
✅ Privacy, consent, confidentiality and information security considerations
✅ Real-world examples and common pitfalls
✅ Practical steps to use technology safely and responsibly
✅ Key questions to ask when introducing or encountering technology in care
Designed for adult social care providers in England, this session is particularly relevant for those responsible for making decisions about the use of technology within care services.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to balance the benefits of connected technology with the need to protect people's privacy and data.
