Question reference: S6W-26701
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 5 April 2024
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Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS boards currently use versions of Microsoft operating systems for which support and security updates have ended.
Answer
Microsoft are a key partner to NHS Scotland Boards. NHS Boards regularly engage directly with Microsoft regarding licencing and systems required.
As the member will appreciate, it would not be appropriate to disclose information publicly that may compromise the security of Scotland’s NHS.