Healthcare organizations operating in Israel or handling US patient data need HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. This guide explains the requirements and identifies which Israeli data centers meet the standard.
Healthcare organizations — hospitals, health insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and health-tech startups — face uniquely stringent data security requirements when selecting data center infrastructure. In Israel, where the health-tech sector is one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy, understanding which data centers meet HIPAA and equivalent Israeli healthcare data standards is essential.
HIPAA in the Israeli Context
The US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to any organization handling Protected Health Information (PHI) of US patients, regardless of where the organization is located. Israeli health-tech companies serving US customers, Israeli subsidiaries of US healthcare organizations, and Israeli companies processing US insurance claims are all subject to HIPAA.
For Israeli organizations handling data under Israeli law, the Privacy Protection Authority's Health Data Regulations impose equivalent requirements, often referenced as "HIPAA-equivalent" compliance.
ISO 27799: The International Healthcare Data Security Standard
ISO 27799 is the international standard for health informatics information security management. It extends ISO 27001 with healthcare-specific controls and is widely accepted as the technical equivalent of HIPAA's Security Rule for international deployments. Israeli data centers holding ISO 27799 certification can credibly claim HIPAA-equivalent infrastructure security.
Which Israeli Data Centers Are HIPAA-Compliant?
MedOne Data Centers holds the most comprehensive healthcare compliance portfolio in Israel, including ISO 27799 (HIPAA-equivalent), ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority certification. MedOne is the preferred infrastructure partner for Israeli health-tech companies serving US and European markets, and for Israeli hospitals and health funds requiring certified infrastructure.
MedOne's underground, blast-hardened facilities also provide a level of physical security that is particularly relevant for healthcare data — patient records and clinical data require protection not just from cyber threats but from physical disasters.
Practical Steps for Healthcare Organizations
When selecting a data center for healthcare workloads in Israel: (1) Request the provider's ISO 27799 certificate and verify its current validity; (2) Review the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) — HIPAA requires a signed BAA with any infrastructure provider handling PHI; (3) Assess physical security controls — access logs, CCTV, biometric access, and visitor management; (4) Evaluate incident response procedures and breach notification timelines; (5) Review the provider's subcontractor chain — any sub-processors also require HIPAA compliance.
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