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Do you want to obtain NEN 7510 certification or are you curious why other organisations choose it? The NEN 7510 standard is mandatory for healthcare. ICT service providers must also be able to demonstrate compliance. With certification from DigiTrust, you can easily and independently demonstrate that information security within your organisation is in order.
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- NEN7510 RvA accreditation (C618) for healthcare and ICT
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The standards explained
What is NEN 7510
The NEN 7510 is a Dutch standard developed by the NEN. This norm is the standard in the field of information security in healthcare. The standard is based in structure on ISO27001, but has additional healthcare-specific measures. The standard is intended for Healthcare Providers and Personal Health Information Managers, ICT service providers. With a NEN 7510 certification, you demonstrate that you have a well-functioning information security management system, where personal health information, such as patient data at your company, is properly secured.
Is NEN 7510 certification mandatory?
Nowadays, both those responsible for an electronic exchange system and healthcare providers must comply with NEN 7510 and NEN 7512 based on the Healthcare Providers Electronic Data Processing Decree. The person responsible for an electronic exchange system should also work with a healthcare service provider authorised on the basis of criteria established in accordance with NEN 7512.
Following recent debacles, the government wants healthcare providers or those responsible for an electronic exchange system to handle personal health information with increasing care. A NEN 7510 is the way to demonstrate to clients and society that there is a functioning management system for information security.
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The steps explained
How do I get to the NEN7510 standard?
You can use the NEN 7510 standard Order free of charge through the NEN.
How can you obtain NEN 7510 certification?
You must first ensure yourself that you have a working ISMS (information security management system) and what meets the standard requirements. You can do this all by yourself or let a consulting firm guide you.
If you believe you meet the standard, you can have it assessed by DigiTrust. Our certification process has a number of logical steps.
During the Pre-audit, we check whether you are ready for certification. What is the status of the management system? Are there any issues that may not be in order? Together with you, DigiTrust can determine which topics should be covered during this pre-audit. We also determine the duration together. Usually this is between 2 and 4 days for a good picture of the management system and all control measures. After each pre-audit, DigiTrust provides you with a clear audit report, describing in detail where you may not yet be working in accordance with the NEN 7510 standard requirements.
Tip; this is a frequently chosen option. It allows you to really start the process and immediately get a good idea of where you stand as an organisation. DigiTrust does not give advice how you need to resolve potential issues. We give your organisation, by carrying out the audit you get a clean picture of your current situation.
Initial certification
DigiTrust tests whether the system works and functions according to the requirements from NEN 7510. This assessment also includes the review of all operations at your office as well as at the implementation site. The initial certification consists of 2 parts. The phase 1 and phase 2 audit.
Phase 1
During the phase 1 audit, we take an outline look at your management system (ISMS) and whether you are really ready for the phase 2 audit. We will also create the audit plan together for the phase 2. Who do we need when.
Phase 2
During the phase 2 audit, we test the ISMS and all management measures.
Issue certificate
In case of a positive assessment, the auditor will nominate the organisation for certification. The certification manager does a quality check on the file. If everything is in order, you will receive a NEN 7510 certificate and your certificate will be registered with the public NEN register.
If you wish or like it, we can also come and present the certificate at your premises.
Control 1
During the term of the certificate, which is usually three years, DigiTrust will conduct an annual surveillance audit. During a surveillance audit, we take a sample on the various standard elements. In case of a positive assessment, the current certificate will be continued.
Control 2
DigiTrust will visit about three months before the certificate expires for the reassessment. This assessment is of the same scope as the one at step 2 and should ensure that if the result is positive, the certificate is renewed for another three years.
Investment NEN 7510 certification
Curious about the cost of NEN 7510 certification? We can help you with that in an economical way. Based on the context of your organisation and the number of FTE within your organisation, the number of audit days will be calculated.
We are always transparent in the calculation and quote prepared. Have we interpreted everything correctly, do we understand the context of your organisation? Together, we discuss the calculation, the scope of certification and the trajectory of upcoming audits and certification. Transparency is the basis for trust.
Questions about a NEN 7510 Certification or curious about the possibilities?
Our specialists will be happy to tell you more about it. Call us at 088-224 56 00, please email us at sales@digitrust.nl or use our online contact form. We will be happy to visit you for a no-obligation introduction.
More than 300 organisations have already gone before you.
- Read more about this certification:
- NEN 7510:2017 Certification
- NEN 7510:2017 Standard
- NEN 7510:2017 Checklist
- NEN 7510 audit
- Certification path
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