Trust sits at the heart of every digital health platform.
Patients, providers, and partners all rely on you to protect their most sensitive information — from electronic health records to protected health information (PHI). But in a landscape shaped by constant innovation, complex integrations, and rising cyber threats, maintaining that trust takes more than good intentions.
It takes evidence.
That’s where SOC 2 healthcare compliance comes in. It’s the independent assurance that your organisation’s controls — the policies, systems, and processes behind the scenes — are doing what you say they do.
Why SOC 2 Is the Trust Signal Healthcare Can’t Ignore
SOC 2 (short for Service Organisation Control 2) isn’t a legal requirement like HIPAA or the NHS DSPT. But it’s fast becoming a business requirement.
Healthcare organisations and hospitals increasingly ask for SOC 2 reports before they’ll even start vendor onboarding. Why? Because it’s third-party proof that your security controls, risk management, and data protection measures are working.
A SOC 2 report, issued by certified public accountants (CPAs), assesses your organisation’s controls against the Trust Services Criteria — security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
For healthcare, that means:
- Security: Your systems are protected from unauthorised access.
- Availability: Critical systems are reliable and accessible when needed.
- Processing Integrity: Data inputs, storage, and outputs are accurate, valid, and timely.
- Confidentiality & Privacy: PHI, EHR, and other sensitive information are only accessed by authorised people.
In short: it’s the compliance framework that turns your security promises into verified facts.
SOC 2 vs HIPAA vs NHS DSPT — The Real Differences
Let’s clear this up once and for all.