The KBV IT Security Guideline
What you need to know – simply explained
What is the KBV Guideline?
The KBV IT Security Guideline defines minimum requirements for IT security in medical practices. It was introduced in 2021 and is mandatory for all practices.
Offizielles Dokument
Die vollständige Richtlinie finden Sie auf der KBV-Website:
KBV IT-Sicherheitsrichtlinie (PDF)Who must comply?
All contract physicians and psychotherapists in Germany must implement the guideline. Requirements vary based on practice size.
Praxisgrößen nach KBV
Small Practice
1-5 people with data access
Grundlegende Anforderungen, ca. 50 Prüfpunkte
Medium Practice
6-20 people with data access
Erweiterte Anforderungen, ca. 100 Prüfpunkte
Large Practice
More than 20 people with data access
Vollständige Anforderungen, ca. 150 Prüfpunkte
The 5 Categories
Network Security
Endpoint Security
Medical Device Security
Internet Applications
Organizational Measures
What happens in case of non-compliance?
In case of data breaches or audits, inadequate IT security measures can lead to fines and liability issues. With ITSiMed, you document your compliance efforts.
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