GDPR vs HITRUST - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

GDPR vs HITRUST: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue GDPR or HITRUST certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

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GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data protection law.

Service Providers

56

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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HITRUST

HITRUST CSF provides a comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance and risk management.

Service Providers

3

Regional Coverage

1 regions

Industry Coverage

3 industries

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Dimension	GDPR	HITRUST
Service Count	56	3
Regions	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more	Global
Industries	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more	Healthcare Manufacturing Technology

Which Do You Need?

Choose GDPR if:

- Your clients or partners require GDPR certification
- You operate in regions where GDPR is the standard
- You need a GDPR-specific compliance approach

Choose HITRUST if:

- Your clients or partners require HITRUST certification
- You operate in regions where HITRUST is the standard
- You need a HITRUST-specific compliance approach

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