HIPAA & GDPR are two regulatory frameworks aimed at protecting personal data, each with specific applications, requirements, and enforcement within their jurisdictions.
A healthcare provider approached Brackets with the goal of developing a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) platform that would offer patients and healthcare professionals a secure, easy-to-use interface for monitoring vital signs, tracking health metrices, and improving patient outcomes. The platform needed to comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States, and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in the European Union, given its users base across both regions.
Vendor Compliance
Administrative Complexity
Operational Disruptions
Patient Data Exposure
Dual Compliance (HIPAA & GDPR)
Security Incidents
BAAs and Evaluation
Automated with Vanta
Contingency Plans Ready
Anonymize & Pseudonymize
Implemented Necessary Safeguards
Monitor & Respond
Outcomes
Adhere to HIPAA & GDPR.
Integrate third-party services.
Enhance security measures.
Secure patient data transfer.
Core Features
Audit Trails
The platform featured detailed audit trails to track access, modifications, and transmission of PHI.
Backup
Automated daily backups of encrypted data were established to ensure data availability and recovery in case of unexpected events.
Security Testing & Compliance
It ensures that systems are secure against vulnerabilities and meet regulatory standards.
Logging
Real-time logs detected unauthorized access, ensuring GDPR compliance.
Recovery
The backup system complied with HIPAA’s contingency plan requirements, while also meeting GDPR’s data availability clause.
Vulnerability Management Compliance
This proactive approach helps maintain data protection and regulatory adherence.
Third-Party BAAs
We signed BAAs with all third-party service providers to ensure their compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Each vendor was assessed for security measures, focusing on PHI and personal data handling.
Vanta Safeguards
Creating & Maintaining Documentation
Risk Assessments & Corrective Measures
Contingency Plans for System Failures
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