NEN 7510 is the Dutch standard for information security in the healthcare sector. It is designed to safeguard the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of medical and personal health information. Based on ISO 27001, NEN 7510 adds healthcare-specific requirements tailored to the Dutch regulatory and care environment. Organizations using this standard show a structured and responsible approach to protecting sensitive patient data.
Structure and content of the standard
NEN 7510 defines the structure for implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It covers both technical and organizational controls, including:
- Risk assessment and management
- Information security policies and procedures
- Physical and logical access control
- Incident management and business continuity
- Staff training and awareness
The standard is adaptable to organizations of different types and sizes across the healthcare ecosystem.
Who is NEN 7510 for?
NEN 7510 is intended for any organization that processes or has access to health data, including:
- Hospitals, GPs, mental healthcare institutions
- Diagnostic centers, laboratories, insurers
- IT service providers offering healthcare-related services
- Companies with indirect access to health data via supply chains
Although certification is not legally required, it is often a prerequisite in healthcare procurement and a key tool for GDPR compliance.
NEN 7510 and RiskStudio
RiskStudio helps organizations map which suppliers or third parties are responsible for processing sensitive health data. By linking suppliers to specific departments or data flows, you gain immediate insight into areas where NEN 7510 risks exist.
While RiskStudio does not issue NEN 7510 certifications, it helps you meet key parts of the standard, such as:
- Evaluating the cyber resilience of IT suppliers
- Receiving real-time alerts on vulnerabilities and incidents
- Organizing supplier risk around sensitive data assets
- Assigning internal responsibilities for follow-up and documentation
RiskStudio supports healthcare organizations in demonstrating supply chain information security — an essential part of NEN 7510 readiness.
