Published on
21.09.2026

Everything you need to know about HDS (Health Data Hosting) certification

Download our comprehensive guide to understand the Health Data Hosting (HDS) certification and its impact on how you manage your data.

What you’ll discover in this e-book:

  • Understand how a tool that’s truly tailored to your security requirements can make a difference in your day-to-day work;
  • Identify the sovereignty issues affecting your health data;
  • Discover the 7 most common mistakes regarding health data;
  • Assess the benefits of strict regulation.

HDS data certification : what is its real purpose?

Digital health is evolving rapidly, and data security is becoming a strategic priority for all stakeholders in the sector. HDS (Health Data Host) certification directly addresses this challenge: it establishes a strict regulatory framework for the protection of this sensitive data, from patient records to research data. For hospitals, clinics, laboratories, mutual health insurance schemes and e-health start-ups, this certification is a tangible mark of trust. It requires security governance and risk management aligned with ISO 27001, whose requirements it largely incorporates: regular audits, a business continuity plan and strict access controls. Choosing a sovereign, HDS-certified cloud provider means equipping yourself with the means to retain control over your health data, in full compliance and without any unpleasant surprises.

Authors

Cléa Fontaine

Content Manager

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