John Brown
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Butterfly Network has significantly enhanced its global information security posture , achieving key certifications including ISO 27001, SOC-2 Type 2, Germany's C5 and the UK's NHS Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
This development underscores the company's commitment to enterprise-grade data protection, trust and compliance as it continues to scale its handheld whole-body ultrasound business internationally.
Key Highlights
- Butterfly achieved the ISO 27001 certification, the premier standard for information security management systems issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in partnership with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
- In addition, it secured SOC-2 Type 2, Germany's C5 (Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalog) and the UK's NHS DSPT accreditation fortifies its security posture across the US, Germany, the UK and global markets.
- According to Mike Tiemeyer, Chief Information Security Officer of Butterfly Network, these certifications demonstrate the company's “uncompromising commitment to protecting data and earning the trust of hospitals, health systems, and customers around the world.”
- Butterfly noted that security is foundational to its global expansion strategy. CEO Joseph DeVivo added that the certifications both reflect technological leadership and “our dedication to meeting the highest standards of trust, compliance and protection.”
- The company is also working toward additional certifications including full GovRAMP authorization and HITRUST CSF r2 (which aligns with NIST 800-53 Rev-5 and frameworks like HIPAA and GDPR).
Why It Matters
- Trust in healthcare IT: As healthcare becomes increasingly digital, data protection and regulatory compliance are critical for device manufacturers and imaging-software providers. By achieving these certifications, Butterfly strengthens its credibility as a partner for hospitals and health systems.
- Global market readiness: The new accreditations position the company well for deployments across regulated markets such as Germany, the UK, the EU and the US where rigorous data-security standards are a prerequisite.
- Competitive differentiator: In the medtech space, security and certification are increasingly differentiators. Butterfly's certifications may help it stand out among peers when hospitals evaluate handheld ultrasound and imaging workflows.
- Foundation for new services: With its security posture strengthened, Butterfly can more confidently pursue cloud-based services, software updates, telehealth integrations and other innovations that depend on strong data-governance frameworks.
Considerations for Stakeholders
- Certification is only the beginning: While the accreditations are important, maintaining compliance, auditing systems regularly and managing ongoing risks will be key.
- Implementation cost vs. benefit: Ensuring global security readiness involves investment in processes, tools and training; Stakeholders should watch how Butterfly scales and sustains this investment.
- Evolving regulatory landscape: As healthcare and data regulations evolve (for example, across EU, UK, US), Butterfly will need to stay agile and ahead of compliance changes.
- User-education and transparency: Hospitals and clinics adopting Butterfly's solutions will benefit from clear communication about what these certifications mean for data protection, privacy and device management.
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