The Correlation Between GDPR and HIPAA: Understanding Two Critical Data Privacy Frameworks

Both GDPR and HIPAA are key regulations focused on protecting sensitive data. GDPR applies to personal data of EU residents, while HIPAA governs healthcare data in the U.S. Organisations must comply with both for international operations.

The Correlation Between GDPR and HIPAA: Understanding Two Critical Data Privacy Frameworks

GDPR vs HIPAA: What's the Difference?

Data and privacy has become the lifeblood of our digital society. From social media interactions to health records, organisations collect, analyse, and store vast amounts of sensitive information about individuals every day.

As awareness of the potential risks associated with widespread data usage grows, so does the public’s—and regulators’—demand for robust protection of personal information. Two main regulations in this arena are the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (EU) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States.

Although GDPR and HIPAA arise from different jurisdictions and have unique scopes, they share the overarching goal of safeguarding individuals’ personal information.

Understanding their correlation—and their differences—is critical for any business, especially those operating internationally or handling health data across borders.

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