HIPAA is a federal law in the United States that requires healthcare institutions to protect the privacy and security of patients' health information. HIPAA compliance requires healthcare institutions to implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, and to provide training to employees on information security policies and procedures.
The GDPR is a regulation in the European Union that governs the protection of personal data. Healthcare institutions that process the personal data of EU residents must comply with the GDPR, which requires the implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data.
Healthcare institutions that accept credit card payments for services rendered must comply with the PCI DSS, a set of security standards designed to protect cardholder data. Compliance requires the implementation of technical and operational controls, including regular cybersecurity training for employees who handle payment card data.
FISMA is a federal law in the United States that requires federal agencies, including healthcare institutions that receive federal funding, to implement cybersecurity policies and procedures. Compliance requires the implementation of appropriate security controls and regular cybersecurity training for employees.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is a set of guidelines for improving cybersecurity risk management in critical infrastructure, including healthcare. Compliance requires healthcare institutions to assess and manage cybersecurity risks, implement appropriate security controls, and provide regular cybersecurity training for employees.
In India, the Clinical Establishments Act regulates the registration and maintenance of standards in clinical establishments. The Act mandates compliance with data privacy and confidentiality requirements, including appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect sensitive patient data.