Diagnostic centres generate some of the most revealing health data there is, and share it across patients, doctors and aggregators.
In short
Labs and diagnostic centres are Data Fiduciaries for test results, imaging and genetic data. The Act requires clear consent, minimal collection, secure sharing across every channel, and defined retention. Penalties reach ₹250 crore.
What changes for this sub-sector.
Consent to run a test is not automatic consent to share results with aggregators or to market to the patient.
Reports sent by SMS, email, portals or messaging apps must be secured and access-controlled.
Phlebotomy apps and sample-collection partners are processors you remain liable for.
Collect only what the test and report need; do not bundle unrelated data.
Keep results for the required clinical and legal period, then delete.
Patients can access and correct their results and withdraw consent for further use.
Niche guides for this area, each naming the specific regulation.
Secure your result-sharing channels and fix consent scope first.
The readiness check flags sharing-channel, consent-scope and retention gaps.
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