Health Care Sector
Safeguarding patient data and systems with compliant, strong security.
HIPAA
Security
Privacy
The healthcare sector includes hospitals, clinics, long-termcare facilities, and digital health companies that handle sensitive patientdata, including protected health information (PHI).
Privacy and Security Challenges:
- Compliance with strict privacy regulations such as HIPAA, PIPEDA, GDPR, and provincial health privacy laws.
- Cybersecurity threats, including ransomware attacks targeting patient data.
- Third-party risks due to integration with digital health platforms and AI solutions.
- The need for secure data-sharing among healthcare providers.
How Privacy Horizon Can Help:
- Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and Threat and Risk Assessments (TRA).
- Develop Incident Management Protocols to address breaches.
- Provide Privacy and Security Awareness Training for healthcare professionals.
- Assist with SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certification preparation.
- Offer Virtual Privacy and Security Officer services.
- Develop Privacy and Security Policies tailored for healthcare organizations.
Protect Patient Trust with Proven Privacy Programs
44% of Canadian healthcare organizations experienced a cyberattack involving patient data in the past year. — Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, 2023
Comply with HIPAA, PIPEDA, and provincial health privacy laws
Safeguard against ransomware targeting patient data
Ensure secure data-sharing between digital health platforms
Prepare for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications