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How to implement BSI TR-03161 and similar requirements in a QMS for DiGA?

Anonymous · Published December 10, 2025 · 2 comments
I came across BSI TR-03161 regarding DiGA requirements. How should these requirements be implemented in an existing system? Should some be added as QMS procedures, and others as business requirements? If already implemented, is it best to reference them? For new requirements, should they be added to the requirements list?
Additionally, there may be upcoming requirements such as ISO/IEC 82304-2 or IEC 81001-5-1. Should these be treated in the same way?
Note: I am aware this list is not yet official.

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Anonymous 6 months ago
Are you using the latest version of BSI TR-03161? There is a newer (German-only) version available.
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Anonymous 6 months ago
Some elements, such as GDPR considerations, might also affect implementation if they are relevant to MDR conformity.
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Accepted answer Dr. Oliver Eidel · Founder & CEO, OpenRegulatory ·
If possible, it's a good idea to integrate these requirements directly into your existing system for tracking stakeholder and software requirements. You'll eventually need full traceability, especially for certification, and some of the BSI requirements may result in additional risk control measures, so it's important to link them properly.
For implementation, you can either reference where each requirement is addressed (such as in your QMS, privacy policy, or code repository), or create a checklist in your technical documentation noting where each requirement is fulfilled. If you already have related procedures in your QMS, reference those. For new requirements, add them to your requirements list and ensure traceability.
For upcoming standards like ISO/IEC 82304-2 or IEC 81001-5-1, it's a similar approach—track them alongside your other requirements, and update your processes if they become mandatory.

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Just a heads up: there is a newer version of BSI TR-03161, but it's only available in German right now. If you're using the English version, make sure you're not relying on outdated information.

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