Information Security in Healthcare with uComply
March 31, 2025
Team uComply
The role of specialized tools in ensuring information security and compliance in healthcare.
Information security in healthcare is crucial. Digitization has greatly increased the amount of sensitive data, such as patient information. This data must be protected against unauthorized access and misuse. Healthcare institutions and companies must comply with strict regulations, such as NEN 7510, to ensure security.
Information security in healthcare: laws, regulations and agreement systems for healthcare institutions and providers
In healthcare, information security is of great importance. The digitization of the healthcare industry has greatly increased the amount of sensitive data being processed, from patient information to administrative data. This data must be protected from unauthorized access, loss or misuse. Both healthcare institutions and companies that provide products or services to the healthcare industry must comply with strict laws and regulations to ensure the security of this data. In the Netherlands, there are various standards and agreement systems, such as the NEN 7510, that can assist in complying with this eisen.
Healthcare laws and regulations
Healthcare organizations and the companies that support them are bound by various information security and privacy laws and regulations. Some examples of important laws are:
General Data Protection Regulation (AVG).
The AVG, which applies to all organizations that process personal data, applies to healthcare facilities as well as their providers. This law imposes strict requirements for the collection, processing and storage of personal data, including that of patients and employees. Companies that provide services or products to healthcare facilities must also ensure that their systems comply with the requirements of the AVG to prevent them or their customers from violating the law.
Medical Treatment Agreement Act (WGBO).
The WGBO protects the confidentiality of medical data and regulates the relationship between healthcare providers and patients. For companies that provide services to healthcare facilities, such as IT suppliers or administrative service providers, this means that they may have access to sensitive medical data. This places additional responsibility on them to take strict security measures.
NIS2 Directive
The NIS2 Directive is a European legislation designed to strengthen the network and information systems of critical and important sectors, such as healthcare. Not only healthcare institutions themselves, but also the companies that support them with critical infrastructures, must comply with the requirements of the NIS2 Directive, which covers, for example, incident management and the obligation to report security incidents.
Electronic Data Exchange in Healthcare Act (Wegiz)
This law imposes healthcare institutions and the vendors that support them, in the area of information security. The law is designed to protect the digital infrastructure in healthcare from cyber threats and ensure the continuity of healthcare processes. The Wegiz requires healthcare organizations and certain third-party service providers to take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect healthcare information. This law provides a uniform framework for security in the healthcare sector and imposes sanctions when organizations fail to comply with these obligations.
Appointment systems and certification: NEN 7510
To ensure a uniform and effective approach to information security, several systems of agreements and standards have been developed in the Netherlands. One of the most relevant certifications for the healthcare sector is the NEN 7510.
NEN 7510: The dutch standard for information security in healthcare
The NEN 7510 is the specific standard for information security in healthcare and is becoming increasingly important by both healthcare organizations and companies supplying healthcare. This standard provides a framework for implementing and managing information security and focuses on protecting sensitive healthcare information.
- Policy and governance: healthcare facilities and their suppliers must have clear information security policies, supported by management.
- Risk Management: A systematic approach is required for identifying, assessing and managing risks that may threaten information security.
- Incident Management: Organizations are expected to have procedures for reporting and handling security incidents, such as data breaches.
- Access Security: it should be clear who has access to what data, and how this access is managed and controlled.
How uComply can support healthcare organizations
For both healthcare organizations and companies that provide products or services to healthcare, obtaining certifications and complying with laws and regulations can be a complex and time-consuming task. Fortunately, there are specialized platforms, such as uComply, that help organizations stay compliant with required standards and legislation.
uComply provides a user-friendly tool that supports organizations in:
- Implementing information security processes and procedures.
- Automating documentation and reporting, contributing to compliance with standards such as NEN 7510.
- Conducting risk assessments and taking appropriate control measures.
- Preparing organizations for audits and certifications.
Certifications such as the NEN 7510 provide a solid foundation for establishing an effective information security policy, and with the help of uComply, organizations can manage their information security efficiently and responsibly.
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