What is DHA Compliance?
Dubai healthcare facilities, telehealth platforms and health data processors must protect patient health information (PHI) under Federal Law No. (2) of 2019 on the Use of ICT in the Health Fields and DHA's health data policies and standards. Key points include keeping health records for at least 25 years from the last health procedure (Article 20 of the Federal Law), meeting the NABIDH (National Backbone for Integrated Dubai Health) security standards when connecting to Dubai's health information exchange, and following DHA's policy on AI in healthcare. The Federal Law provides for fines and disciplinary sanctions; check the current law and DHA policies for exact penalties.
Health records must be kept for at least 25 years from the last health procedure (Federal Law No. (2) of 2019, Article 20)
Secure Health Information Exchange connectivity with encrypted data transmission and access controls
Governance and security assessment of AI diagnostic and treatment systems, aligned with DHA's policy on AI in healthcare
DHA Core Cybersecurity Requirements
Dubai healthcare facilities, telehealth platforms and health AI systems must meet the security controls set by federal health-data law and DHA policies and standards.
Why Healthcare Organizations Choose ITSEC
With specialised expertise in DHA cybersecurity and NABIDH integration security, ITSEC has been protecting Dubai healthcare providers since 2011. Our team includes DHA-experienced IT specialists, clinical workflow security professionals, and regulatory compliance practitioners with direct experience preparing facilities for DHA inspection and audit.
ITSEC Services Mapped to DHA Requirements
Tailored Solutions for Every Healthcare Entity
Comprehensive hospital network and medical device security
Electronic health records protection and access controls
Secure health information exchange for lab results
Platform Security Testing
Video consultation and remote care platform security
Data Transmission Security
End-to-end encryption for remote consultations
Patient Authentication
Secure identity verification for remote patients
AI Model Security Audit
Security assessment of diagnostic AI systems
Algorithm Validation
Bias testing and clinical accuracy verification
DHA AI Policy Alignment
24/7 security operations center setup and threat monitoring.
Laboratory Information Security
LIMS and diagnostic data protection systems
Test Result Security
Secure transmission and storage of diagnostic results
NABIDH Lab Integration
24/7 security operations center setup and threat monitoring.
PACS & DICOM Security Assessment
Comprehensive security testing of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems and DICOM protocol implementations
Medical Imaging Device Security
MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound equipment network security, vulnerability assessment, and hardening
Radiology Data Protection
Multi-tenant architecture security and data isolation validation.
Claims Data Protection
Secure claims processing and member data security
Member Portal Security
Policyholder authentication and data access controls
Provider Network Security
End-to-end security assessment of token issuance infrastructure.
Clinical Trial Data Security
Research data protection and regulatory compliance
IP and R&D Protection
Intellectual property and research data security
Supply Chain Security
Drug distribution and vendor data protection
5-Step DHA Compliance Process
Entity type assessment ●
Compliance timeline ●
● NABIDH integration review
● AI system inventory
Vulnerability assessment ●
Access control audit ●
● DHA-compliant policies
● Regulator-ready reports
Compliance updates ●
Annual reassessment ●
Healthcare Security Packages
Choose the package that fits your healthcare compliance needs
Perfect for clinics and small healthcare facilities
✔ NABIDH Integration Review
✔ Basic Vulnerability Scanning
✔ DHA Compliance Documentation
✔ Incident Response Plan Template
✔ Email Support
Comprehensive coverage for hospitals and telehealth platforms
✔ Full Penetration Testing
✔ AI System Security Assessment
✔ Monthly Security Reviews
✔ 24/7 Incident Response Hotline
✔ DHA Inspection Preparation
✔ Dedicated Compliance Manager
White-glove service for hospital chains and health systems
✔ Multi-Facility Coordination
✔ Medical Device Security Audits
✔ Custom Security Architecture
✔ Weekly Status Meetings
✔ Priority DHA Liaison
✔ Continuous Threat Monitoring
✔ SLA-Backed Response Times
Trusted by Healthcare Leaders
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Multi-Hospital DHA Compliance Achievement
Leading Dubai hospital group achieves full DHA compliance across 5 facilities with ITSEC's comprehensive healthcare security program
— CISO, Major Dubai Hospital GroupDubai, United Arab Emirates
☑ AI Diagnostic Governance Program
☑ NABIDH Integration Security Framework
☑ EHR/EMR Protection Standards
☑ DHA Audit-Ready Documentation
