Patient Data Deserves More than a Standard Security Review
HIPAA & PHIPA Security Review Services
Health information carries some of the strictest protection obligations of any data category, whether that means UK GDPR special category rules, the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit, US HIPAA or Canadian PHIPA. We review your systems against the specific standards your patient data actually falls under.
- Certified Experts
- OSCP, CEH, CRTP & industry-certified testers.
- Real-World Approach
- Manual testing with real-world attack techniques.
- Actionable Reporting
- Detailed findings with clear risk ratings and remediation.
- Confidential & Secure
- Strict NDA, data protection & privacy practices.
// About Healthcare Data Security
Built for Healthcare Organisations Operating across Borders
Healthcare organisations based in the UK increasingly hold data that crosses regulatory borders, whether through international patients, US or Canadian partner clinics, telehealth platforms, or group practices spanning multiple countries. That means UK GDPR Article 9 special category protections often sit alongside HIPAA or PHIPA obligations in the same environment.
We review your technical controls, access management and data handling processes against whichever combination of frameworks applies, aligning with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit, the Caldicott Principles, HIPAA and PHIPA as relevant to your patient population.
- Cross-Border Health Data Coverage
- UK GDPR Special Category Data Assessed
- DSP Toolkit and Caldicott Alignment
- Clear, Prioritised Remediation
// Coverage
What We Cover
Access Control Review
Assessment of who can access patient records and how that access is logged.
Encryption and Storage Review
Testing of how patient data is protected at rest and in transit.
Third Party and Cloud Vendor Review
Assessment of platforms and vendors that store or process patient data.
Breach Notification Readiness
Review of your process for identifying and reporting a health data breach to the ICO.
Staff Access and Training Review
Assessment of role-based access and staff awareness around patient data handling.
Cross-Border Data Transfer Review
Assessment of how patient data moves between UK, US or Canadian systems.
// Methodology
Our Review Process
- 01
Data Flow Mapping
We identify every system, vendor and process that touches patient data.
- 02
Framework Identification
We confirm which combination of UK GDPR, DSP Toolkit, HIPAA or PHIPA obligations applies to you.
- 03
Technical and Process Review
We assess access control, encryption, logging and vendor handling of patient data.
- 04
Gap Analysis
We compare findings against every applicable framework's requirements.
- 05
Remediation Roadmap
You receive a prioritised plan to close the gaps that matter most first.
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// Impact
Why a Healthcare Data Security Review Matters
Health Data Is Special Category under UK GDPR
It carries stricter legal protections and higher ICO scrutiny than most other personal data.
// How We Review Healthcare Data Security
- Patient data flow mapping across systems and vendors
- Access control and audit logging review
- Encryption and data storage assessment
- Third party and cloud vendor review for health data handling
- UK GDPR Article 9 special category data compliance check
- NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit alignment review
- HIPAA Security Rule and PHIPA alignment review where applicable
What you get
// Frameworks We Work Within
// Why Choose Pluto Cyber Security
Reviews Built for Real Healthcare Environments
Healthcare organisations do not need generic security advice. They need a review that understands clinical workflows, patient consent and cross-border data obligations together. We tailor every review to how your organisation actually handles patient information.
Cross-Framework Expertise
We work across UK GDPR, the DSP Toolkit, HIPAA and PHIPA obligations in a single review.
Clinical Workflow Awareness
Recommendations are designed to fit real patient care processes, not disrupt them.
Plain-Language Reporting
Findings are explained clearly for both technical and non-technical staff.
Confidential by Default
All patient data and system access remain protected under strict NDA throughout.
Yes, if you handle patient data. UK GDPR classes health data as special category data with stricter protections, regardless of whether HIPAA or PHIPA ever apply to you.
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