When you travel or navigate a medical emergency, having your health information instantly accessible can be a lifesaver. The World MedicalCard (WMC) provides exactly that—a 2-in-1 physical card and mobile app system that translates your allergies, diagnoses, and prescriptions into the World Health Organization’s global standard ICD-11codes.
Because health data is among the most sensitive information an individual can possess, storing it in a digital app requires robust security measures. World Medical Card handles this responsibility through a strict combination of user-driven control, enterprise-grade cloud architecture, and rigorous data protection practices.
At World Medical Card, we take protecting your data seriously. Unlike some health databases or company portals, the World MedicalCard operates on a user-generated data model. We only store what you choose to provide. You have total autonomy over what appears on your profile, including major surgeries, emergency contacts, and photos of non-prescription medication.
World Medical Card Protects Member Data
Our members retain complete ownership of their data. This includes the rights of access, rectification, and data portability, as well as the "right to be forgotten" (erasing your account and all associated data permanently). We never share your data with third parties. Your personal information is used solely to provide faster, more accurate treatment and to improve global communication.
A common vulnerability in data security isn't the technology—it's human error or internal misuse. WMC mitigates this risk by enforcing a strict least-privilege policy. Furthermore, a permanent, unalterable digital audit log tracks every single time a production system is touched, eliminating unauthorised internal data handling. WMC also separates development and staging environments entirely—no real member data is used to test new app features.
WMC’s Security Isn’t Just Digital
WMC’s security isn’t just digital. The World Medical Card package includes a physical, wallet-sized medical ID card.
To bridge the gap between privacy and emergency access, the physical card features a secure layout that seals your most detailed medical history inside. In an everyday setting, your data remains hidden. However, if you are incapacitated or in an area with a major power outage or no internet access, emergency first responders can break the seal or use a unique printed password to access your translated medical profile. Your medical data is coded, using the World Health Organisation standard codes, which only medical professionals understand.
By marrying the global WHO coding standard with Google Cloud infrastructure and strict GDPR compliance, the World Medical Card ensures that your medical history remains entirely yours—invisible to hackers, yet instantly clear to a doctor when every second counts.
For our full data protection policy, click HERE.
