SQLite for patient data

SQLite provides a zero-configuration, encrypted, and ACID-compliant engine for securing patient data at the edge.

SQLite is the industry standard for local patient data storage, offering a serverless architecture that eliminates the overhead of traditional database administration. By leveraging extensions like SQLCipher, you can implement transparent 256-bit AES encryption to protect sensitive health records at rest (a critical step for HIPAA and GDPR compliance). Its single-file format makes it ideal for medical devices, mobile health apps, and offline-first clinical tools where reliability is non-negotiable. With support for databases up to 281 terabytes and atomic transaction processing, SQLite ensures that patient histories remain consistent and accessible even during power failures or hardware crashes.

https://www.sqlite.org/healthcare.html