Security & Governance
From our secure servers and data protection measures to independent assessment of our doctors and health practices, everything we do is monitored and regulated to the highest possible standards to ensure we deliver a first rate service.
Security
Next to your health, the security and privacy of your information and data are of the utmost importance to us. We treat your information the same way we want our data to be treated - with care and confidentiality.
Whether you’re booking an appointment, uploading a test result or speaking to a clinician, your data is fully protected.
• Your account is password protected with a secure log-in
• You will always have secure access to the site and app
• All video and phone consultations are encrypted
And we will never share your confidential information with anyone. Ever.
Data safety and protection
To make sure your data is always safe, we operate at the highest level of security.
All of our policies, systems and entire management system are compliant with worldwide standards on Information Security (ISO 27001) and Quality (9001).
Doctor Care Anywhere has:
- The best-in-class security and attack protection
- Encrypted data records
- Highly secure servers
- Official sensitive hosting
If you’d like to read more about our privacy policy and data security credentials, you can do so here.
Top tips to keeping your account safe and secure!
- Password security: Your Doctor Care Anywhere must be a minimum of eight characters in length and contain at least one lowercase, uppercase, one special character and a numeric character. We strongly recommend that you update your password regularly to reduce the risk of being hacked. We also recommend that you refrain from using memorable words or combinations of numbers.
We suggest using a password manager to help you with helping to memorise your password (for more information, check out the National Cyber Security website here). - Accessing from a public device: Please try and use your own devices at all times to access the service. If you access the service on a public computer, remember not to click “remember password”.
- People pretending to be us: Phishing means an attempt by criminals to steal your PINs and passwords through lies, deception and manipulation. They might pose as a DCA employee, third-party agent, or even a chatbot. We will never request you to send us your passwords or bank card details via email or over the phone.
If you are contacted by us regarding the need to update your details, you will always be taken to a secure area within our application to do so. - Downloading: Our mobile and web applications are fully loaded with all the software you might need, so you shouldn’t have to download anything extra.
- Log off when you are done: As part of our commitment to keeping your account safe, you will be automatically logged out after a long period of inactivity. If you are finished in the app then simply log out. Be aware that if you remain logged in and leave your device somewhere unlocked, people may be able to access your information.
- Keep an eye out for anything unusual: Stay vigilant and stay secure. If you notice anything unusual about something you have received from us, please contact us separately. We are here to look after you and your data.