ISO 27799 Information Security Management System in Health Institutions
The ISO 27799 standard targets the specific information security management needs of the Healthcare industry and its specific working environments.
The ISO 27799 Standard provides guidance on the implementation of Information Security controls in organisations operating in the health sector such as Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, etc. that process sensitive health data, as well as technology companies serving health institutions, medical insurances.
Health institutions and other organisations that process health data can provide the minimum level of security that aims to protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of the personal health data they process by applying the ISO 27799 standard.
Personal information security and protection is important to individuals, companies, institutions and governments, as well as providing the requirements to ensure confidentiality, integrity, accessibility and auditability of personal health information in the healthcare industry.
ISO 27799 Certification provides assurance for organisations that are Data Controllers and/or Data processors in the healthcare industry. It helps organisations to fulfill their responsibilities under personal data protection regulations (GDPR, DPA, etc.).
Benefits of ISO 27799 Certification;
- Ensures the effective implementation of the information security management system in the health sector,
- Provides an effective risk assessment in health institutions,
- Ensures the protection of personal and sensitive data of patients,
- Provides assurance for the health institution,
- Ensures compliance with data protection legislation,
- Increases confidence in the business,
- Provides competitive advantage,
- It reduces the risks,
- Protects the brand image.
