Proto, a hologram communications and spatial compute platform, has announced that its devices, OS and software are now fully compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the US. The company says the decision builds on Proto’s previous SOC2 Type 2 certification.
HIPAA sets the benchmark for protecting sensitive patient data in the United States. Achieving compliance requires organisations to implement rigorous administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI). Given the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting healthcare data, HIPAA compliance is essential.
Proto enables remote doctor-patient consultations via volumetric display, commonly called holograms, and can also be used to present 3D models of objects that specialists in multiple locations can collaborate on. The company says a system is already in use in many medical schools nationwide.
Proto’s AI tools are also being developed for the healthcare industry. With HIPAA-compliant solutions, healthcare providers can now expand use of Proto’s platforms knowing that patient data is protected in accordance with federal regulations.
David Nussbaum, founder and chairman, said: “As a father of young kids and a son of elderly parents, the idea of getting people more face time – more care – with their doctors was front of mind when I was figuring out Proto’s technology at the beginning. Our amazing engineering team put in the work to get HIPAA compliant just in time as healthcare organisations are beginning to implement Proto in ways that can really change lives.”
Edward Ginis, co-founder and chief technology officer, added: “Achieving HIPAA compliance represents a significant technical milestone for Proto’s platform. We’ve engineered our spatial computing technology from the ground up with security as a foundational element, not an afterthought. The healthcare industry demands solutions that combine innovation with absolute data integrity, and our HIPAA-compliant infrastructure now enables healthcare providers to leverage the full potential of spatial computing while maintaining the highest standards of patient confidentiality.”
Key features of Proto’s HIPAA-compliant platform:
- End-to-end encryption: All patient data is secured with enterprise-grade encryption.
- Access controls: Authentication and authorisation systems ensure only authorised personnel can access protected health information.
- Audit trails: Comprehensive logging of all system activities for transparency and accountability.
- Secure development: Implementation of secure coding practices and regular security assessments.
- Business associate agreements (BAAs): Streamlined process for executing BAAs with healthcare organisations.
Todd Bouman, CEO of Proto, concluded: “Our HIPAA compliance journey represents a significant investment in making sure our revolutionary communication technology can be safely deployed in healthcare settings without compromising patient privacy.”
