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WASPI 20

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI). The longevity of WASPI is a testament to its invaluable role in creating a framework for secure and ethical information sharing. By promoting best practices and providing clear guidance, WASPI has built a foundation of trust, allowing public services to deliver more integrated and responsive support across Wales.

This special occasion provides a pivotal opportunity to reflect on, and celebrate, two decades of dedicated, collaborative effort in advancing information sharing and the principles of information governance across Wales.

It is important to acknowledge the profound positive impacts WASPI has had and to showcase its instrumental role in promoting effective and lawful personal data sharing, ultimately achieving better outcomes for patients and service users throughout Wales. 

For two decades, WASPI has been a cornerstone for organisations across Wales, empowering them to share vital personal information effectively and lawfully. Dedicated to enhancing health, education, safety, crime prevention, and social well-being, WASPI has fostered a consistent and responsible approach to data sharing, adapting to an evolving landscape of legislative change and increased expectations.

The continued relevance and effectiveness of WASPI over two decades, particularly within the dynamic realm of data protection, points to its inherent adaptability and resilience and this is a fundamental characteristic of the Accord’s success. It underscores that WASPI is more than a static set of rules; it functions as a dynamic framework that actively facilitates ongoing public service delivery and integration.

Join Us in Celebrating WASPI 20

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI). Whether people are aware of the Wales Accord or not, it’s likely that our work and our daily lives have been impacted in a positive way by it in some way. For two decades, WASPI has provided a means for organisations to share information about people in a lawful and effective way so that effective, person-centred services can be delivered. It’s important to reflect on and celebrate the positive impacts that WASPI has had. We will be marking the 20th anniversary, and your insights will be invaluable in showcasing the Accord’s role in promoting effective and lawful personal data sharing to achieve better outcomes for patients and service users in Wales.

If you’ve got a good news story about the way the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information has made a difference or had a positive impact, please let us know. We look forward to hearing about your successes and celebrating this milestone together!

The success of WASPI is built on the engagement and effort of its stakeholders. Every time the WASPI framework has been used to navigate change, drive genuine service transformation in a way that moves beyond mere data protection compliance to achieve tangible societal benefits for the people of Wales, it’s to our stakeholder’s credit. 

As we look back on 20 years of achievement, we also look forward to a future where responsible information sharing continues to empower positive change in Wales. The WASPI Service team remains committed to supporting all organisations in Wales to share personal data effectively and responsibly, strengthening collaborative efforts and providing tangible benefits to the people of Wales.

We’re planning a celebration later in the year so save the date but here’s some of the things that the WASPI Service has been doing to celebrate this year.

The profound success of WASPI is built on the engagement and effort of its stakeholders. This is why we’re excited to host the WASPI 20th Anniversary Awards on 10th November 2025.  The Awards are intended to acknowledge the dedication of individuals and teams who have championed WASPI over the last two decades.