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In a significant step towards strengthening data privacy, cybersecurity preparedness, and regulatory compliance in healthcare, Healthcare Leaders Collective Foundation (HLCF) Global Academy, in collaboration with the American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), officially launched the DPDP Certification Program for Healthcare Organisations.

The program is designed to help healthcare professionals understand and implement the provisions of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, with a strong focus on healthcare-specific compliance requirements. The curriculum covers key aspects of India’s DPDP Act, consent management, data lifecycle management, privacy governance, breach management, cybersecurity readiness, AI-related privacy concerns, GDPR insights, and international healthcare privacy frameworks.

The program was formally launched by Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Director General Health Services (P), Haryana, in the presence of distinguished healthcare leaders, including Dr. Brahm Deep Sidhu, Director of Health Services, Haryana, Dr. Sukhpreet Singh, Senior Medical Officer, Mr Jang Bahadur Singh, Unit Head Cloudnine Hospitals, Mr Aman Mukhi, Quanta Distributors, and Mr Vijay Sonam, Co-Founder and General Secretary, Healthcare Leaders Collective Foundation.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kuldeep Singh, Director General Health Services, Haryana, emphasised the growing importance of safeguarding patient information in the digital era. As healthcare increasingly embraces digital technologies, protecting patient data is now a fundamental responsibility. Programs such as this will equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools required to build trust, strengthen governance, and ensure compliance with emerging data protection regulations.

Mr Dheeraj Khatore, Chief Executive Officer, AACI, highlighted the significance of global standards in healthcare data protection. Through this collaboration with Healthcare Leaders Collective Global Academy, we are bringing internationally aligned education and certification to healthcare professionals in India.

Mr Vijay Sonam, Co-Founder and General Secretary, Healthcare Leaders Collective Foundation, stated that collective healthcare leadership today requires a deeper understanding of technology, governance, compliance, and risk management.

Sharing her vision during the launch, Dr Vandana Sharma, Co-Founder and President, Healthcare Leaders Collective Foundation, said: “Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and leadership competencies must evolve alongside it. My vision is to build world-class healthcare leadership programs that prepare professionals to lead healthcare organisations confidently in an increasingly complex environment.”

Through HLC Global Academy, we aspire to create a global platform for learning, leadership development, and knowledge exchange for healthcare leaders across the world.

She further added, “Our collaboration with AACI is a significant milestone in that journey. AACI brings international expertise, accreditation excellence, and a global perspective; together, we are creating learning opportunities that not only address today’s challenges but also prepare healthcare leaders for the future.”