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Healthcare security compliance: HIPAA, ABDM and NABH
Healthcare organisations handle some of the most sensitive personal data there is. In India, ABDM participants follow the Health Data Management Policy, NABH offers digital health standards for hospitals, and the DPDP Act applies to all personal data.
Overview
In plain English
If you handle health data of US patients — for example as a health-tech or outsourcing provider — the US HIPAA rules may apply through your contracts with US covered entities.
Instruments covered
- HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules (United States)
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Health Data Management Policy
- NABH digital health standards
Key requirements
What HIPAA · ABDM expects
Administrative safeguards
Risk analysis, security management, workforce training and assigned security responsibility.
Access controls
Unique user IDs, role-based access and audit trails for clinical and patient systems.
Technical safeguards
Encryption, integrity controls and secure transmission of health data.
Consent and data management
Consent-based sharing of health records in line with ABDM policy.
Breach notification
Processes to identify and notify breaches as required by applicable law.
Incident response
Plans to respond to and recover from incidents such as ransomware.
How TrustNet helps
From gap to evidence
- Safeguards assessment against HIPAA, ABDM and NABH expectations
- Access control review for clinical systems
- Incident response planning and ransomware readiness
- VAPT of patient apps, portals and hospital systems
- Role-based training for clinicians and staff
Official sources
Aligned with, not endorsed by any regulator. This page is a plain-English summary for awareness — confirm obligations against the latest official circulars or with your compliance officer.
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HIPAA · ABDM FAQ
Does HIPAA apply in India?
HIPAA is US law. It can apply to Indian organisations that handle US patient data on behalf of US covered entities, usually through business associate agreements.
What is ABDM?
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission builds India's digital health infrastructure. Participants follow its Health Data Management Policy.
Does the DPDP Act apply to hospitals?
Yes. Hospitals processing digital personal data are Data Fiduciaries under the DPDP Act.
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