Data Security: How Secure Is 3DICOM?

At 3DICOM, patient data security is paramount.

Handling sensitive medical data, such as DICOM files from CT, MRI, and PET scans, requires advanced security protocols to ensure privacy and prevent unauthorized access.
Here is how 3DICOM ensures the secure handling of patient data, with a focus on encryption and other key safeguards.

Data Encryption

Encryption plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive medical data at all stages:

At-Rest Encryption: Patient data stored in 3DICOM’s secure cloud environment is encrypted, ensuring that even in the event of a data breach, unauthorized access to sensitive information is prevented.

AES-256 Encryption: All patient data, including medical images and related information, is encrypted using AES-256 encryption, a highly secure standard used by governments and financial institutions worldwide.

In-Transit Encryption: When data is being transmitted between the user’s device and 3DICOM’s online platform, it is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols to prevent interception by unauthorized parties.

Secure Data Transfer

To protect sensitive data as it moves across networks:

SSL/TLS Protocols: These protocols ensure that data exchanged between the platform and its users is encrypted and secure from eavesdropping.

End-to-End Encryption: Data remains encrypted from the point it leaves the user’s device until it reaches its destination within the platform.

Access Control

Strict access control mechanisms are in place to prevent unauthorized access to patient data:

Role-Based Access: Only authorized personnel, such as healthcare providers or IT support with specific roles, have access to sensitive patient data.

User Authentication: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is implemented to verify the identity of users accessing the platform, adding an extra layer of security.

Secure Storage and Backups

3DICOM ensures secure data storage and management:

Encrypted Databases: All patient data stored on 3DICOM’s servers is housed in encrypted databases, providing security even in case of physical theft or cyberattacks.

Regular Backups: Cloud backups are performed regularly to ensure that data is not lost and can be recovered in case of system failure, without compromising patient privacy.

Anonymization and AI Outputs

To enhance data privacy, anonymization techniques are applied:

Anonymized Data: Sensitive patient identifiers are stripped from data used in research or product development. This ensures that personal information is not linked to any medical or usage data used for analytical purposes.

AI Model Outputs: Singular Health retains ownership of anonymized outputs from AI models run within the platform, ensuring that privacy is maintained while improving platform functionality.

Compliance with Data Protection Regulations

3DICOM complies with international standards and regulations regarding data privacy:

HIPAA Compliance: 3DICOM follows HIPAA guidelines to ensure that patient data is managed in accordance with U.S. healthcare privacy laws.

GDPR Compliance: For users within the European Union, 3DICOM adheres to GDPR standards, which regulate data protection and privacy, ensuring that users’ rights to access, modify, and delete their data are protected.

Audits and Monitoring

To ensure ongoing security:

Regular Security Audits: 3DICOM conducts periodic security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities in their systems.

Real-Time Monitoring: The platform employs real-time monitoring systems that detect any suspicious activity, allowing for immediate action to safeguard data.

CONCLUSION

3DICOM takes extensive measures to protect sensitive patient data, combining cutting-edge encryption techniques, secure cloud storage, rigorous access controls, and ongoing monitoring. By adhering to industry standards such as HIPAA and GDPR, and by providing both cloud-based protection and optional local backups, 3DICOM guarantees the long-term privacy and security of all medical data on its platform.

For more information, you can review the Privacy Policy.