Your Patients Trust You. You Can Trust Us.
Patient data is more than ones and zeros. It's medical histories and moments of vulnerability. We protect it accordingly.
Healthcare interoperability standard
Military-grade data encryption
SA data protection compliance
SA health professional registration support
Multi-tenant data isolation
Multi-Layered Security Architecture
Every layer of the stack designed to protect patient data
Client Layer
- TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
- Secure session management
- Content Security Policy
- XSS/CSRF protection
Edge Security
- DDoS protection
- Rate limiting
- WAF filtering
- Geo-blocking options
Application Layer
- Role-based access control
- JWT authentication
- API key management
- Input validation
Data Layer
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- Row-level security
- Audit logging
- Backup encryption
Client Layer
- TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
- Secure session management
- Content Security Policy
- XSS/CSRF protection
Edge Security
- DDoS protection
- Rate limiting
- WAF filtering
- Geo-blocking options
Application Layer
- Role-based access control
- JWT authentication
- API key management
- Input validation
Data Layer
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- Row-level security
- Audit logging
- Backup encryption
Encryption at Rest
All sensitive patient data encrypted with AES-256-GCM. Keys managed with HSM-backed infrastructure.
Comprehensive Auditing
Every access and modification logged. Complete audit trail for compliance reviews and security investigations.
Access Control
Granular role-based permissions. Clinician, nurse, admin, and front desk roles with configurable access.
How We Protect Your Data
Multiple layers of security working together to keep patient information safe.
AES-256-GCM Encryption
All sensitive patient data is encrypted at rest using AES-256-GCM, the same encryption standard used by banks and governments.
Row-Level Security
Multi-tenant data isolation ensures each practice can only access their own data, enforced at the database level.
Comprehensive Audit Logging
Every access to sensitive data is logged with timestamps, user IDs, and action details for complete accountability.
Role-Based Access Control
Fine-grained permissions ensure staff members only access what they need. Clinicians, nurses, and admins have distinct capabilities.
Secure Infrastructure
Hosted in SOC 2 compliant data centers with automatic backups, disaster recovery, and 99.9% uptime SLA.
Threat Detection
Real-time monitoring for suspicious activity, failed login attempts, and unusual access patterns.
Built for South African Healthcare
Compliance with POPIA, HPCSA, and integration with South African healthcare systems.
POPIA Compliance
Built for the Protection of Personal Information Act. Your patients' data is protected according to South African law.
- Lawful processing of personal information
- Purpose limitation and data minimization
- Information officer appointment support
HPCSA Compatible
Supports Health Professions Council of South Africa registration and documentation requirements.
- Practice number integration
- Professional registration validation
- Scope of practice alignment
Medical Aid Integration
Integration with major South African medical aid schemes for claims and authorizations is coming soon.
- Discovery Health (coming soon)
- Momentum Health (coming soon)
- Bonitas (coming soon)
Keep Data Where You Need It
For practices requiring local data residency, we offer South African data center options. Meet POPIA cross-border transfer requirements with confidence.
- South African data center availability
- Cross-border transfer controls
- Data sovereignty compliance
- Local backup and disaster recovery
- Reduced latency for SA users
South African Data Centers
Available for Enterprise plans
Global Compliance & Standards
Built to meet the regulatory requirements of healthcare practices in South Africa and internationally.
POPIA Compliant
South AfricaFull compliance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act including data subject rights, consent management, and breach notification procedures.
FHIR R4 Ready
GlobalBuilt on HL7 FHIR R4 standards for healthcare data interoperability, enabling seamless integration with laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare systems.
HPCSA Compatible
South AfricaSupports Health Professions Council of South Africa registration requirements for healthcare practitioners and proper record-keeping standards.
GDPR Ready
InternationalArchitecture designed to support GDPR compliance for practices serving European patients, with appropriate data protection and privacy safeguards.
Data Protection Measures
Comprehensive security controls to protect patient information throughout its lifecycle.
- All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
- Field-level encryption for sensitive identifiers
- Automatic session timeout and re-authentication
- Two-factor authentication available
- Regular penetration testing and security audits
- Employee background checks and security training
- Data residency options for local compliance
- Incident response procedures documented
Security by the Numbers
Shared Security Responsibility
We secure the platform. Here's how you can help protect your practice.
Strong Passwords
Use unique, complex passwords for each account. Consider a password manager.
Staff Training
Educate your team about phishing, social engineering, and proper data handling.
Access Reviews
Regularly review who has access to your practice data and remove former staff.
Security & Compliance FAQ
Need a Security Assessment?
We're happy to discuss our security practices in detail, provide compliance documentation, or arrange a security review for enterprise customers.
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