Summary

CV-Prevital, an innovative healthcare app developed by YouCo for The Cardiology Network in Italy, was designed to help predict and prevent cardiovascular diseases. To securely manage personal health information (PHI) and meet GDPR and ISO standards, YouCo integrated Promon SHIELD, an mobile application shielding solution. The app delivers data-driven insights to patients and doctors without compromising on security, regulatory compliance or performance.

 

Company profile

YouCo, a trusted Mobile Solution Provider, has extensive experience developing mobile applications with high security requirements. Serving clients across regulated sectors, YouCo’s mission is to provide customized, device-agnostic solutions. For this project, they collaborated with The Cardiology Network in Italy to help reduce cardiovascular disease risks through CV-Prevital, an app that allows users to monitor lifestyle-related health indicators while receiving guidance on health improvements.

 

The challenge

With CV-Prevital, YouCo aimed to help users track lifestyle data such as activity, smoking, and sleep patterns, offering doctors a platform to observe patient health trends and intervene when necessary. Given the data sensitivity, the app required robust security to ensure PHI remained protected. Complying with GDPR and ISO 27001 & 2 standards was essential, as was delivering a seamless user experience to maintain engagement and encourage app use. Additionally, CV-Prevital included gamification features to motivate users, presenting an added challenge of balancing advanced security with an engaging experience.

"Recognizing the stringent regulatory and privacy requirements for the CV-Prevital app, YouCo sought a solution that provides proactive protection instead of merely detecting security risks. We are delighted that YouCo selected Promon to secure an app that quite literally saves lives."

 

Promon's solution

YouCo partnered with Promon to implement Promon SHIELD, a leading mobile application shielding solution, ensuring CV-Prevital could securely handle PHI and maintain compliance with GDPR.

  1. Application Shielding: By integrating Promon SHIELD®, YouCo ensured that the app’s data was protected against unauthorized access while remaining invisible to end users. This shielding solution provided end-to-end security for the health data stored within the app.
  2. GDPR and ISO Compliance: YouCo conducted a comprehensive GDPR Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and implemented data flow mapping from the start to align with compliance requirements. The app's security framework was designed around GDPR standards and ISO 27001 & 2, making it a robust solution for sensitive health data.
  3. Developer-Friendly Integration: Promon SHIELD®’s integration capabilities allowed YouCo to rapidly deploy security measures within the app. The solution was added with minimal impact on app performance, ensuring that the app remained user-friendly and continued to operate smoothly, even with advanced security features in place.

Results

With Promon SHIELD® integrated, CV-Prevital now supports the secure collection and storage of sensitive data, meeting GDPR and ISO standards while delivering a high-quality user experience. The app, which is set to be used by over 70,000 individuals, maintains strong engagement through gamification features and consistently reliable performance. The robust security features encourage users to track their health data frequently, which in turn aids in cardiovascular disease prevention and management across the population.