1、1SAFEGUARDING INDIAS DIGITAL HEALTHCOPYRIGHT 2025ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.This paper has been jointly developed by Data Security Council of India(DSCI)and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society(HIMSS).It is published for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute l

2、egal,financial,professional,or any other advice whatsoever.Judicious efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this paper.The authors and participating organizations make no representations or warranties,express or implied,and accept no responsibility or liability

3、 for any loss,damage,harm,or other consequences,outcomes,incidents,or events whether direct or indirect,consequential,incidental,or otherwise arising from or related to this paper,or any portion,excerpt,or derivative work.3SAFEGUARDING INDIAS DIGITAL HEALTHExecutive Summary 08Introduction 10Cybersec

4、urity Landscape in Indian Healthcare 11Assessing IT Infrastructure&Data Value Chain Risks 20Privacy Landscape in Indian Healthcare 26Inter-Relation between Cybersecurity,Privacy and 43 Data ProtectionCybersecurity Readiness of Healthcare Infrastructure 46(Framework and Assessment Matrix)Securing Hea

5、lthcare IT Infrastructure:Case Studies 60 across Hospital SizesStrategic Priorities for Indian Healthcare Cybersecurity 69Overview on Minimal Readiness for Healthcare 72 Infrastructure Future Outlook 77References 79Annexures 80Contents4SAFEGUARDING INDIAS DIGITAL HEALTH5SAFEGUARDING INDIAS DIGITAL H

6、EALTHForeword-DSCIIndias healthcare sector stands at a defining inflection point.The countrys push toward a digitally empowered,data-driven health ecosystem,anchored by the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM)and broader national digital health initiatives,is transforming the way care is delivered,