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Healthcare Compliance — Protect Patients, Meet EU Obligations

GDPR health data, AI Act medical AI, DORA health IT, NIS2 hospital security — comprehensive EU healthcare compliance from one platform.

Healthcare Compliance & EU Compliance

Healthcare organisations in the EU operate under strict regulatory requirements for patient data protection, medical device safety, and health IT security. The GDPR classifies health data as a special category requiring enhanced protections. The AI Act regulates medical AI and diagnostic systems as high-risk. DORA applies to health insurance and healthcare IT systems. NIS2 covers hospitals and digital health infrastructure as essential entities.

Who This Applies To

Hospitals, clinics, health insurance companies, digital health platforms, telemedicine providers, medical device manufacturers, health data processors, and healthtech startups operating in the EU.

Compliance Challenges

Healthcare Compliance face a unique set of regulatory obligations across multiple EU frameworks. Understanding these challenges is the first step to effective compliance.

  • GDPR Article 9 classifies health data as a "special category" requiring explicit consent or other specific legal bases for processing
  • Medical AI systems used for diagnosis, treatment planning, or patient triage are classified as high-risk under the AI Act, requiring conformity assessment
  • Hospital and healthcare IT infrastructure faces NIS2 cybersecurity obligations as part of the healthcare sector
  • Health insurance providers must comply with DORA's ICT risk management framework
  • Connected medical devices fall under both the Medical Devices Regulation and the CRA for cybersecurity requirements
  • Patient data portability and the right to erasure under GDPR must be implemented in all health information systems

Applicable Regulations

The following EU regulations apply to healthcare compliance. Each imposes specific obligations that must be identified, mapped, and addressed.

Health Data Protection

Access GDPR provisions on special category data, including health data processing conditions, patient rights, and breach notification requirements specific to healthcare.

Medical AI Regulation

Query AI Act articles relevant to medical AI systems — classification criteria, conformity assessment procedures, and clinical validation requirements.

Healthcare Cybersecurity

Understand NIS2 and DORA obligations for healthcare IT infrastructure, including incident reporting timelines and resilience testing requirements.

Access Regulations via API

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is patient health data treated differently under GDPR?

Yes. Article 9 of the GDPR classifies health data as a "special category" of personal data. Processing is prohibited unless a specific condition applies — typically explicit consent, necessity for healthcare purposes, or public health reasons. Additional safeguards include data protection impact assessments and heightened security requirements.

Does the AI Act apply to my medical AI?

AI systems intended to be used for medical purposes — including diagnosis, treatment planning, patient triage, and clinical decision support — are generally classified as high-risk under the AI Act. This requires conformity assessment, clinical validation, data governance, and post-market monitoring.

Does NIS2 apply to my hospital?

Healthcare providers are listed among the essential entities under NIS2. Hospitals and healthcare facilities above the size threshold (50+ employees or €10M+ turnover) must implement cybersecurity risk management measures and report significant incidents within 24 hours.

Compliant Healthcare — Protect Patients, Build Trust

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