Florida's Health Data Location Law (408.051): The US and Canada Rule, Explained (2026)
Since July 1, 2023, Florida providers that use certified EHR technology must keep offsite patient data, including cloud backups, in the continental US, its territories, or Canada. This guide quotes section 408.051(3) and the AHCA affidavit, shows who is covered, and lists what to check in hosting and vendor contracts. Verified September 23, 2026.