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Proving trustworthy data handling

Raising trust between all stakeholders is one of i~HD’s key objectives

Digital health information is booming and creating exciting opportunities! Patients can now benefit from life-changing innovations that were only made possible because many millions of people decided to share their health data.

However, health is a very sensitive topic. There is a growing demand by individuals and businesses alike to see evidence of the quality and trustworthiness of health data that is being used for different purposes.

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We conduct assessments that help organisations to better understand and improve their data handling, through trustworthy systems.

As a neutral body, i~HD can give recognition to successful organisations with seals and certificates that showcase their quality and their accountable governance.

Objective quality labels to boost credibility.

i~HD is a neutral certification body

Organisations handling health data that want to demonstrate their real credibility to customers, authorities, staff and patients, can rely on i~HD for expert assessments. We have developed assessment methods, tools and criteria sets to audit both the quality and trustworthiness of health data and health ICT systems.

Our strengths:

  • i~HD is a neutral, not-for-profit institute with a focal point on the trustworthy use of health data.
  • We have substantial expertise in
    • Developing quality seals, backed by a robust assessment methodology and criteria
    • Understanding best information governance practice and GDPR compliance through our participation in many R&D programmes, public and commercial partnerships
    • Data quality through our dedicated taskforce that consists of international domain experts from different backgrounds who bring over a decade of expertise, combined with our engagement with healthcare organisations and the research users of data
    • The assessment of EHR systems and health data reuse in health ICT platforms
  • We have developed unique, comprehensive sets of criteria, that can establish the highest standards regarding health data handling.
  • Our experienced team of auditors possess an array of complementary skills and clinical, technical, academic and legal expertise.
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Create verified trust within your organisation and with your partners.

The benefits of our assessments

Having health data quality, processes, practices, ICT systems and/or tools assessed by a neutral body will achieve huge internal and external impact.

Internal impact

- Build confidence in your data outcomes and flows for health innovation
- Anticipate and satisfy the expectations and needs of your partners
- Focus your priorities: know where and how to roll out improvement strategies
- Boost your quality management and culture

External impact

- Provide reassurance to customers, commissioners, health authorities, and other stakeholders that health data is being handled in accordance with a defined set of quality standards
- Show that you are working on health data improvement strategies
- Boost your reputation and market impact