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Patient Confidentiality + Data Protection Compliant

AI for Doctors.
Protect Patient Data.

Use ChatGPT and Claude for documentation, communication and research — without exposing patient data. Saklam masks everything automatically.

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The Problem: Patient Data and AI

AI can save doctors enormous time — but patient data is among the most sensitive information there is.

Patient Confidentiality

Doctors are bound by strict confidentiality obligations:
UK: Data Protection Act 2018 + GMC Confidentiality Guidelines
US: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Ireland: Data Protection Act 2018 + Medical Council Guidelines

Health Data = Special Category

Under UK GDPR, GDPR and HIPAA, health data receives the highest level of protection. Processing requires explicit legal basis and strict safeguards.

Severe Penalties

HIPAA violations can result in fines up to USD 1.5M per incident. Under UK GDPR/GDPR, fines reach GBP 17.5M / EUR 20M or 4% of turnover. Professional sanctions include suspension or erasure from the medical register.

The Solution: Mask Patient Data Automatically

Saklam detects and masks health data — before it is sent to any AI service.

1. Write Your Prompt

With real patient names, diagnoses, findings — as you need them.

2. Automatic Masking

Names, dates of birth, diagnoses, ICD codes, medications — everything is detected and masked.

3. Use Safely

Only anonymised placeholders go to the AI. Your patient data never leaves your device.

Use Cases in Medical Practice

How doctors are already using Saklam:

Clinical Letters & Documentation

Draft referral letters, discharge summaries and clinical notes with AI assistance — without exposing patient data.

Medical Research

Research treatment options and drug interactions — without revealing specific patient cases.

Patient Communication

Draft clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients.

Coding & Billing Support

Get help with ICD codes, CPT codes and billing queries — masked and compliant.

Live Demo: Before/After

Your Prompt (Original)
Write a referral letter for patient Maria Johnson, DOB 15/03/1965, with diagnosis Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (E11.9). Last HbA1c on 10/01/2024: 8.2%. NHS No: 123 456 7890.
What the AI Sees (Masked)
Write a referral letter for [PATIENT_1], DOB [DATE_1], with diagnosis [DIAGNOSIS_1] ([ICD_1]). Last HbA1c on [DATE_2]: [VALUE_1]. NHS No: [ID_1].
Pattern (Regex) Entities (NER) AI Detection

Legal Frameworks

  • UK: UK GDPR + Data Protection Act 2018, GMC Confidentiality Guidelines, Caldicott Principles, ICO
  • US: HIPAA Privacy Rule + Security Rule, state medical board regulations, HHS Office for Civil Rights
  • Ireland: GDPR + Data Protection Act 2018, Medical Council Guide to Professional Conduct, DPC
  • Penalties: Up to USD 1.5M per HIPAA violation, GBP 17.5M / EUR 20M or 4% turnover (UK/Ireland GDPR)

What Doctors Say

"Finally I can use AI tools for clinical letters without worrying about patient confidentiality. The masking works reliably."

Medical Practice

General Practice

Frequently Asked Questions for Doctors

Can doctors use ChatGPT?
Yes, but not with real patient data. Transmitting health data to US servers violates HIPAA, UK GDPR and GDPR. With Saklam, you can use ChatGPT because all data is anonymised before sending.
Is my data processed locally or in the cloud?
Saklam Web Chat masks data directly in your browser — your original data never leaves your device. Alternatively, you can use Saklam Desktop for fully local processing.
What medical data types are detected?
Patient names, dates of birth, diagnoses, ICD codes, findings, lab values, medications, NHS numbers, insurance IDs, addresses and many more medical data types.
What happens if I breach patient confidentiality?
In the US, HIPAA violations carry fines up to USD 1.5M per incident. In the UK and Ireland, GDPR fines can reach millions. All jurisdictions also impose professional sanctions through medical councils, including suspension or erasure from the register.
What does Saklam cost?
Saklam Web Chat starts at EUR 29.90/month. For intensive use, you can purchase additional AI credits. Try Saklam free for 14 days.
Do I need a data processing agreement?
If you mask patient data before sending, no personal data is transmitted to the AI. In that case, no data processing agreement is required.

AI in Healthcare — Compliant.

Try Saklam Web Chat for free and use ChatGPT, Claude & Co. without compromising patient confidentiality.

Try Free for 14 Days
From EUR 29.90/month Browser-based masking Data protection compliant