Frequently Asked Questions

The Health Data Hosting (Hébergeurs de Données de Santé - HDS) certification is a French standard required for entities that host personal health data. It ensures that hosting providers meet strict security and privacy standards to protect sensitive patient information.

HDS certification is legally required for hosting personal health data of French citizens. It demonstrates a commitment to the highest levels of security and data privacy, building trust with patients and partners. Non-compliance can result in significant legal and financial penalties.

Any organization that hosts or processes personal health data collected from individuals in France must be HDS certified. This includes cloud providers, SaaS companies in the healthcare sector, and any entity managing healthcare applications or infrastructure.

We offer end-to-end support for your HDS certification journey, including gap analysis, risk assessment, policy and procedure development, implementation support, and audit preparation. We tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

The timeline for HDS certification can vary depending on your organization's current maturity and compliance posture. On average, the process can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months. Our support is designed to streamline this process and reduce the time to certification.

Our pricing is based on the scope of work and the level of support required. We offer flexible packages, from one-time consultations to comprehensive project management. Please contact us for a personalized quote based on your needs.