Our Commitment to Patient Data Protection
OpenELIS Global is the most secure open-source laboratory information system available. Built from the ground up with security as a core principle, we adhere to the highest security standards in the industry and are fully committed to the safety and privacy of patient data. We don’t just meet security requirements — we set the standard for what open-source healthcare software security should be.
Why We Lead in Open-Source LIS Security
No other open-source laboratory information system combines this level of security architecture, active maintenance, and implementation support.
Security-First Architecture
Unlike legacy systems with security bolted on later, OpenELIS Global was architected with OWASP Top 10 compliance and defense-in-depth from day one.
Actively Maintained
With 68+ contributors and regular releases, vulnerabilities are patched rapidly. We don’t ship with outdated dependencies or end-of-life software.
University-Backed Stewardship
Stewarded by DIGI at the University of Washington — not a for-profit company. Our commitment is to public health, not shareholder returns.
Granular Access Control
Our RBAC implementation is among the most sophisticated in any open-source LIS — control access down to individual lab units, test sections, and functions.
Real-World Proven
Deployed in national reference laboratories and healthcare networks across multiple countries. Battle-tested with real patient data at scale.
Implementation Support
DIGI provides security training, configuration reviews, and deployment guidance. You’re not on your own to get security right.
Built-In Security at Every Layer
Comprehensive security measures protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, and modification.
OWASP Best Practices
OpenELIS Global follows the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) guidelines — the industry gold standard for web application security. Our development team actively addresses the OWASP Top 10 security risks.
We protect against:
Broken Authentication
Sensitive Data Exposure
XML External Entities
Broken Access Control
Security Misconfigurations
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Insecure Deserialization
Modern, Supported Software
We never use end-of-life or unsupported software versions. All dependencies are regularly updated to include the latest security patches.
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Privacy Law Compliance
OpenELIS Global is designed to conform to privacy laws and regulations of the countries where it is deployed.
GDPR
European Union
Health Data Laws
Various Jurisdictions
National Regulations
Country-Specific
Lab Standards
ISO / SLIPTA
Flexible by Design: OpenELIS Global’s architecture allows implementers to configure the system to meet specific local, regional, and national privacy requirements. Our team works with implementers to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Security Advisory Services
DIGI works directly with implementers to provide guidance on securing OpenELIS deployments, including network architecture, server hardening, and operational security best practices.
We Help You Deploy Securely
DIGI at the University of Washington provides expert guidance to help implementers secure their OpenELIS deployments according to best practices and local requirements.
Infrastructure Guidance
Recommendations for secure server configuration, network architecture, and hosting environments.
Security Training
Training for IT staff on maintaining security, recognizing threats, and incident response procedures.
Security Reviews
Assessment of deployment configurations to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Continuous Security
Security is not a one-time effort — it’s an ongoing commitment.
Regular Updates
Security patches released promptly to address vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Scanning
Automated scanning to detect security weaknesses
Dependency Monitoring
Third-party libraries monitored for known vulnerabilities
Incident Response
Established procedures for responding to security incidents
See Why We Lead in Security
We’re happy to discuss our security practices and demonstrate why OpenELIS Global is the most secure choice for your laboratory.
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OpenELIS Global is stewarded by DIGI at the University of Washington