Ensight with ENCOG
ENCOG™ is an advanced AI-enabled deidentification and anonymization software designed specifically for the healthcare sector.
Overview
Its primary function is to remove Protected Health Information (PHI) from medical imaging data, ensuring patient privacy while preserving the clinical utility of the data for research, analysis, and operational use.

Features
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Comprehensive PHI RemovalENCOG uses advanced AI (Computer Vision & NLP) to detect and remove PHI from:Pixel data (e.g., burned-in names, dates, IDs)DICOM metadataPrivate DICOM tagsEven embedded image data is fully anonymized.
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Clinical Relevance PreservationENCOG preserves essential clinical details (e.g., laterality, positioning, projection) while removing PHI, ensuring data remains useful for research and workflows.
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Multi-Modality SupportENCOG is compatible with a wide range of imaging modalities, including MR, CT, XR, and ultrasound, making it versatile for diverse healthcare environments.
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Consistent Data HandlingApplies consistent date shifts and hashed IDs to maintain data integrity for longitudinal studies. Secure re-identification available when needed.
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Security and ComplianceSupports auditing and chain of custody. Fully compliant with HIPAA and data privacy laws. De-identification is traceable and secure.
Benefits
Aims to:
- Reduce the risk of exposing sensitive patient information
- Maintain the clinical value of data for downstream applications
- Enhance research efficiency and data monetization opportunities
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards through robust auditing
- Anonymize at scale
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