Healthcare data requires the highest privacy standards. Cloud transcription services create HIPAA compliance risks that local processing eliminates.
The HIPAA Challenge
Protected Health Information (PHI) in patient notes, dictated reports, and clinical documentation must remain secure. Cloud services introduce:
- Data transmission across networks
- Storage on third-party servers
- Potential access by service employees
- Complex BAA requirements
Local Processing Advantages
- No PHI transmission: Audio never leaves the device
- No third-party storage: Everything stays local
- Simpler compliance: Fewer parties involved
- Works offline: No network vulnerabilities
Medical Vocabulary
Medical terminology is complex. Custom dictionaries are essential for:
- Drug names and dosages
- Anatomical terms
- Diagnostic codes (ICD-10)
- Procedure terminology (CPT)
Disclaimer
While local processing improves privacy, consult your compliance officer about specific HIPAA requirements for your organization.
Local-Only Processing
Sotto processes audio entirely on your Mac. No cloud uploads. $29 one-time.
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