Case Study: MyOwnMed achieves HIPAA compliance and rapid secure launch of its COVID-19 app with NowSecure

Clinical informatics company taps NowSecure for robust mobile application security services

MyOwnMed, a clinical informatics company, partnered with Drexel University to build the Drexel Health Tracker mobile app so students, faculty and staff could report COVID-19 symptoms and access health resources. Facing a tight timeline and the need to meet regulatory and privacy requirements (HIPAA, GDPR/CE considerations), MyOwnMed required rapid third‑party assurance before releasing the app to the Apple App Store and Google Play.

NowSecure performed expedited mobile app security assessments (static, dynamic and interactive testing) on iOS and Android, delivering findings within 24 hours. The tests uncovered several medium‑level issues (e.g., user data stored on device, App Transport Security and android:allowBackup concerns); NowSecure provided clear remediation guidance and retesting, MyOwnMed fixed the issues, and the app was released securely and compliantly—enabling timely deployment and continued partnership for broader use and clinical trials.

MyOwnMed

Vicki Seyfert-Margolis

Chief Executive Officer