Healthcare Compliance
Routiq is designed with healthcare compliance in mind. We implement industry-standard security controls to protect patient data.HIPAA Alignment
While Routiq is not currently HIPAA certified, we implement HIPAA-aligned security controls:- Data Encryption: AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
- Access Controls: Role-based permissions and row-level security
- Audit Logs: Complete tracking of all data access (retained for 7 years)
- Secure Infrastructure: SOC 2 Type II certified cloud providers
If you’re subject to HIPAA requirements, consult your compliance officer before using messaging features for Protected Health Information (PHI).
GDPR Compliance
For practices in the EU or treating EU patients, Routiq supports GDPR requirements: Patient Rights- Right to access (data export available)
- Right to erasure (account deletion)
- Right to data portability
- Right to rectification
- Privacy by design
- Data minimization (we only collect what’s needed)
- Encryption and secure storage
- Breach notification within 72 hours
Regional Standards
Australia- Privacy Act 1988
- Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
- Spam Act 2003 compliance
- HIPAA-aligned controls
- State privacy laws (CCPA, etc.)
Data Privacy
What We Collect
Required for patient reactivation:- Patient name and contact information
- Appointment history
- Treatment types
- Medical diagnoses
- Test results
- Clinical notes
- Payment information
How We Use Your Data
- Patient reactivation campaigns - The core purpose
- Service improvements - Analytics to improve Routiq
- Compliance - Required record keeping
How We Protect Your Data
Encryption- All data encrypted at rest (AES-256)
- All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
- API keys encrypted before storage
- Multi-factor authentication (2FA) available
- Role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Member)
- Row-level security (you only see your practice data)
- Hosted on AWS (SOC 2 Type II certified)
- Daily automated backups
- 24/7 security monitoring
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Patient data | While account is active |
| Message history | 24 months |
| Audit logs | 7 years (compliance) |
| Deleted accounts | 30 days (recovery period) |
Data Sharing
We NEVER:- Sell your patient data
- Share data with advertisers
- Use data for non-service purposes
- Services you connect (Cliniko, Chatwoot)
- Service providers bound by data processing agreements
- Law enforcement (when legally required)
Security Best Practices
For Practice Owners
1
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Turn on 2FA for all admin accounts in Settings → Security
2
Use Strong Passwords
Use unique passwords (12+ characters) or a password manager
3
Review Team Access
Regularly audit team member roles and remove inactive users
4
Secure API Keys
Store Cliniko/Chatwoot credentials securely, never share them
For Team Members
- Lock your device when stepping away
- Don’t share login credentials
- Report suspicious activity to your practice owner
- Only access Routiq from approved devices
Audit Logs
All security-relevant events are logged and available for review:- User logins and failed attempts
- Patient record access
- Campaign actions
- Settings changes
- Integration updates
Third-Party Services
Routiq uses trusted, certified service providers:| Service | Purpose | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel | Application hosting | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Supabase | Database and authentication | SOC 2 Type II |
| Cliniko | Patient data source | ISO 27001 |
| Chatwoot | Messaging platform | Open source, self-hostable |
Certifications & Compliance Status
Current- GDPR compliance in progress
- HIPAA-aligned security controls implemented
- SOC 2 Type II audit in progress with Vanta (expected Q1 2026)
Questions?
For all support, compliance, and security questions:- Email: support@routiq.ai
Vulnerability Disclosure
Found a security issue? We appreciate responsible disclosure:- Email: support@routiq.ai
- Include: Detailed description, steps to reproduce, impact
- Don’t: Publicly disclose before we’ve fixed the issue
- We will: Acknowledge within 48 hours and work to remediate