C5 Compliance: Ensuring Secure and Compliant Healthcare AI in the Cloud

In the era of digital transformation, compliance isn’t just a necessity—it’s a strategic advantage. With the new German Digital Law (DigiG), C5 compliance has become a mandatory standard for cloud-based software providers operating in healthcare. At deepc, we’re proud to announce that our AI platform, deepcOS, is now fully C5-compliant, setting a new benchmark for security, scalability, and regulatory readiness.‍

What is C5 Compliance?

C5 (Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue), developed by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), defines stringent standards for cloud computing providers. It ensures comprehensive IT security across critical areas like:

• Data Protection: Encryption, pseudonymization, and compliance with GDPR and HIPAA standards.
• Identity and Access Management: Secure user authentication and role-based access.
• Business Continuity: Disaster recovery plans, high availability, and system redundancy.
• Malware Protection: Robust defenses against cybersecurity threats.

C5 compliance involves a rigorous audit conducted by qualified firms. For cloud providers, meeting these requirements demonstrates a serious commitment to IT security and risk management. Learn more from the official BSI C5 page

Why C5 Compliance Matters

The German Digital Law (DigiG) mandates that all cloud providers handling sensitive healthcare data achieve C5 compliance. As healthcare becomes increasingly digitalized, providers must prioritize data security, system reliability, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Failing to meet these standards can result in severe consequences:

• Legal barriers to operating in Germany.
• Increased exposure to cybersecurity threats.
• Potential loss of trust from healthcare stakeholders and patients.

For AI vendors, navigating these complex requirements independently can be costly and time-consuming. This is where deepcOS makes a difference.

How deepcOS^® Simplifies Compliance

‍deepcOS, our AI platform, is fully C5-compliant and built on a foundation of ISO 27001:2022-certified security practices. By hosting AI solutions within deepcOS:

• AI Vendors: Automatically meet C5 requirements without needing independent certification.
• Healthcare Providers: Gain peace of mind knowing their AI solutions comply with DigiG and other data security standards.

deepcOS ensures comprehensive compliance, providing a robust and secure platform that is future-ready, adhering proactively to emerging standards such as the EU AI Act. 

Being hosted on a C5-certified cloud such as AWS does not automatically extend to a software company’s C5 compliance, only allowing them to cover a subset of the 121 C5 criteria. Instead, deepcOS’ governance framework guarantees that every AI product hosted on our cloud-native platform meets all C5 requirements. Operating under our ISO 27001:2022-certified compliance and governance framework, deepcOS offers AI vendors and customers a ready-to-go framework that saves time, resources, and stress.

In addition to compliance, deepcOS simplifies deployment with effortless integration, unified contracting, and multi-layered security, including encryption, pseudonymization, and proactive threat control. We prioritize business continuity with reliable system availability, disaster recovery planning, and autoscaling, allowing AI vendors to focus on innovation while we handle the complexities of compliance and security.

Conclusion

As the DigiG deadlines are approaching, deepcOS is not just a platform—it’s a partner in compliance, security, and innovation. With C5 certification, we’re paving the way for a secure and scalable future for AI in healthcare. Explore how we’re making AI in healthcare safer and smarter.