DISHA vs HIPAA: How Do They Compare? A Complete Guide for Healthcare Data Compliance
Healthcare data is among the most sensitive types of information any organization handles. From patient records and diagnostic reports to financial and biometric data, protecting this information is critical not just for compliance, but for trust. Globally, frameworks like HIPAA have set strong standards for healthcare data protection. In India, the proposed DISHA (Digital Information Security in Healthcare Act) aims to bring similar structure and governance to digital health data. While DISHA is not yet fully implemented, it closely mirrors many principles of HIPAA. Let’s break down both frameworks in detail and understand how they compare. What is DISHA? The Digital Information Security in Healthcare Act (DISHA) is a proposed Indian law designed to regulate the handling of digital health data. Its core objectives include: Establishing National and State eHealth Authorities Creating Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) Standardizing how health data is collected, stored, and shared ...