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AI enabled ambient scribing products template DSPA

This template data sharing and processing agreement (DSPA) is for professionals in health and care organisations who are responsible for considering the information governance (IG) implications of adopting an AI enabled ambient scribing product for individual care purposes.

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AI enabled ambient scribing products, also known as ambient scribes, are a type of artificial intelligence (AI) tool that listen in the background to capture speech or conversations and produce a task-specific output, such as a summary of the conversation or a letter. Health and care organisations may use this technology to reduce administrative burden on their health and care staff.

Template DSPA

It is important to have appropriate documentation in place which details your arrangements with any parties involved in sending, receiving or using data as part of your use of an ambient scribe. Your agreements should clearly document the processing as well as the roles and responsibilities of each party.

NHS England has produced a tailored template DSPA for the use of an ambient scribe for individual care which can help you fulfil this requirement

Last edited: 4 June 2026 3:19 pm