> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.assenteo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.assenteo.com/sensitive-and-large-scale-data-processing/sensitive-data-collection/health-data.md). # Health Data If your business is processing **health data**, it is processing sensitive data which carries additional compliance obligations across the globe. For example, health data is understood as ‘special category data’ by [GDPR](/key-legislation/the-gdpr.md), and as ‘protected health information’ collected by covered entities (healthcare providers who transmit data electronically) by the [HIPAA](/key-legislation/hipaa.md) in the US. Different, often stricter, obligations apply to the processing of health data than to other forms of personal data under these regulations. Your business must take care to process this health data in accordance with the relevant legislation in order to protect its trustworthiness and avoid significant financial penalties. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.assenteo.com/sensitive-and-large-scale-data-processing/sensitive-data-collection/health-data.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.