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Reviewed 26 October 2026. Original publication date retained: 2025-07-10.
Healthcare services may depend on information handled by external providers. An audit can examine the organisation's understanding of those dependencies and its oversight without assuming the cause or reach of a named breach.
Questions to follow in an audit
- What information is shared with the service provider?
- How are security responsibilities and incident contacts agreed?
- Who reviews whether the supplier arrangements remain suitable?
Connect the records with practice
Follow one supplier through selection, agreement, current oversight and evidence from an incident notification or exercise.
These are illustrative audit trails, not findings about a named organisation, technical instructions or a guarantee of a particular result. The appropriate evidence depends on the activities, risks and agreed scope. The organisation remains responsible for its operations and legal obligations.
AAA provides independent certification audits. Confirm the applicable standard edition, scope and customer requirements before agreeing a programme. Request an indicative price or discuss your proposed audit.
Further reading: ISO information security.