![]() Although quickly patched it's still a cause for concern. In 2017, a security vulnerability exposed the data of millions of users.In the US, where patient data is protected under the " Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996", WhatsApp isn't considered "HIPAA compliant". ![]() In the UK the use of WhatsApp is now ubiquitous in NHS hospitals. Short answer: It is NOT safe to use WhatsApp to send patient data.Īnecdotal evidence suggests many doctors worldwide are using WhatsApp to share messages, and images with other physicians. ![]()
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