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HDS 2.0 mandatory May 16, 2026: security checklist for healthtech

Published on 2026-04-077 min readFlorian

The countdown is on

HDS 2.0 is mandatory for new certificates since November 2024. By May 16, 2026, all old HDS 1.1 certificates become invalid.

What changes

  • EEA storage mandatory
  • Enhanced transparency on transfers
  • Strengthened encryption and access control
  • Security checklist

  • Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Per-patient access controls (RLS)
  • Health data access logging
  • Data retention and deletion policies
  • CNIL notification procedure (72h)
  • Regular documented security tests
  • Strong authentication (2FA)
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    Sources

    Written by Florian
    Reviewed on 2026-04-07

    Editorial analysis based on official vendor, project, and regulator documentation.

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