TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services and a top 50 CPA firm, is pleased to announce that the firm has received accreditation for France’s Health Data Host (HDS) certification services, the first US-based firm to receive such accreditation by COFRAC.
Like HIPAA in the United States, France’s HDS regulations and the related certification serve to verify an organization's compliance with a baseline set of requirements regarding all personal health data hosting. As mandated by the French Public Health Code (Article L.1111-8), all organizations hosting personal health data collected during healthcare activities in France must achieve HDS certification by undergoing an assessment by an accredited auditing organization that will evaluate adherence to the stipulated rigorous control framework.
“Schellman's formal accreditation by the French Accreditation Committee, COFRAC, expands our support for clients' international operations, including those conducting business in France, where compliance with regulations like HDS certification is crucial in the healthcare sector,” said Robert Tylka, Principal at Schellman. “In today's global business environment, ensuring compliance with international standards is essential. This accreditation underscores our dedication to facilitating seamless compliance for our clients worldwide. With our expertise, passion, and commitment to quality, we're positioned to deliver exceptional value and enhance the experiences of all our stakeholders.”
“With this accreditation, we not only offer a new service to our customers, but we also participate in the protection of French personal health data, and we are proud of that,” said Mathieu Legendre, Manager at Schellman, who, before joining Schellman practiced as a French administrative law and consumer law attorney in France.
Learn more about Schellman’s Health Data Host services.
About Schellman
“Schellman” is the brand name under which Schellman & Company, LLC and Schellman Compliance, LLC provide professional services. Schellman stands as a leading global provider of attestation, compliance, and certification services. Operating under two distinct entities, Schellman & Company, LLC (a top 50 firm) and Schellman Compliance, LLC (a globally accredited compliance assessment firm which is not a licensed CPA firm). The services provided by the Schellman entities include acting as a CPA firm (Schellman & Company, LLC Florida license number AD62941) as a leading provider of SOC reports, an ISO Certification Body, a PCI Qualified Security Assessor Company, a HITRUST assessor, a FedRAMP 3PAO, being among the pioneering CMMC Authorized C3PAOs, as well as offering international certification services including TISAX and HDS.
Renowned for its professionals’ expertise combined with practical experience, Schellman delivers superior client service while upholding steadfast independence. The company's approach fosters successful, long-term relationships, enabling clients to achieve multiple compliance objectives through a single trusted third-party assessor. For further information about the services provided, please visit schellman.com.
