Frequently Asked Questions
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FHIR security and compliance involves implementing authentication, encryption, audit logging, and consent management to protect healthcare data while meeting regulatory requirements like HIPAA and GDPR.
FHIR uses OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, TLS encryption, and detailed audit logging to protect healthcare data both in transit and at rest.
FHIR itself is not a compliance framework, but it provides the tools—like access controls and audit trails—necessary to implement HIPAA-compliant data exchanges.
SMART on FHIR adds a layer of authentication and authorization standards on top of FHIR APIs, enabling secure access to patient data.
By using the FHIR Consent and Provenance resources to ensure explicit, auditable patient consent and lawful data processing under GDPR.