HDS Cloud Architecture and Evidence Guide
A focused blueprint for teams handling sensitive healthcare data in cloud environments.
Architecture priorities
- Explicit data flow boundaries for ingestion, processing, storage, and admin access
- Encryption and key management with owner accountability per service tier
- Log retention and traceability controls aligned to incident response workflows
- Documented third-party dependency and shared-responsibility boundaries
Audit readiness rhythm
Run monthly evidence checks, quarterly access recertification, and pre-audit sampling before formal assessments.