--- title: Celo vs. Facebook Messenger description: Switch from Whatsapp to Celo Health—the healthcare-compliant messaging app that’s easy to implement and use. --- [![celo](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celologo.svg "celo")](https://www.celohealth.com/) [![celo](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celoIconMobile.svg "celo")](https://www.celohealth.com/) - [AI Scribe](https://hello.celohealth.com/celo-ai-scribe) - [Connect](https://hello.celohealth.com/celo-connect) - Product - [Features](https://www.celohealth.com/features) - [Customers](https://www.celohealth.com/customers) - [Enterprise](https://www.celohealth.com/us/enterprise) - [Security](https://www.celohealth.com/security) - [Plans](https://www.celohealth.com/plans) - [About Celo](https://www.celohealth.com/about-us) - Resources - [Press and News](https://www.celohealth.com/press-news) - [Blog](https://blog.celohealth.com/blog) - 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![2c5db15cca22936f78597c74751d5e2050268efa-1000x578](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2c5db15cca22936f78597c74751d5e2050268efa-1000x578.webp?width=1000&height=578&name=2c5db15cca22936f78597c74751d5e2050268efa-1000x578.webp) ![1f8afec479da14b9abbf95fa0d57244460fb86b6-422x407](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1f8afec479da14b9abbf95fa0d57244460fb86b6-422x407.webp?width=422&height=407&name=1f8afec479da14b9abbf95fa0d57244460fb86b6-422x407.webp) ![1e7d3a619c2a2e760c440aeee71977f5905cbae1-801x601](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1e7d3a619c2a2e760c440aeee71977f5905cbae1-801x601.webp?width=801&height=601&name=1e7d3a619c2a2e760c440aeee71977f5905cbae1-801x601.webp) ![0bdc0c9e40fcc7cc71692a9249424b1f6b2fbd05-149x56](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/0bdc0c9e40fcc7cc71692a9249424b1f6b2fbd05-149x56.svg) ![0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271.webp?width=573&height=271&name=0a595cc028111d48fc87fd78d3e0ec174103b422-573x271.webp) How is Celo Safer than Facebook Messenger? Celo is designed with the security of patients and healthcare providers in mind, ensuring that communications reach the intended recipients and no one else. ###### Feature ![](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Celohealth_October2021/images/celologo.svg) ![messenger](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/messenger.svg) Instant Messaging Group Chats Messages are encrypted during transit Patient Case Management External Chat Healthcare-compliant messaging (HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, etc.) App-free secure messaging for patients Pictures and videos stay within the platform Facebook Messenger's handling of pictures and videos is not fully contained within the platform. This makes it unsuitable for sharing sensitive healthcare information. Built-in identity authentication Stored messages are encrypted Audit trails linked to specific patients Organization-level admin control ### Get Peace of Mind that Data is Protected with Celo ![The Situation](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Situation.png?width=416&height=466&name=The%20Situation.png) #### The Situation Mobile devices are widely used in healthcare, especially at the point of care. Clinicians often rely on consumer messaging apps to exchange patient information for convenience. ![The Problem](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Problem.png?width=492&height=492&name=The%20Problem.png) #### The Problem Consumer apps like Facebook Messenger lack the necessary security measures for healthcare communication and fail to meet HIPAA and GDPR compliance. This non-compliance can lead to severe penalties and jeopardize sensitive patient information. ![The Solution](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Solution.png?width=512&height=512&name=The%20Solution.png) #### The Solution Celo provides a secure, compliant messaging platform that enables healthcare providers to safely communicate with each other and their patients, ensuring sensitive information is protected. ## Ensure Compliance with a Protected App Consumer apps like Facebook Messenger lack security for healthcare communication and fail to comply with HIPAA, GDPR, HISO, and OAIC standards. Using these apps risks severe penalties and puts sensitive patient data at risk. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Communications are Encrypted Celo ensures all data is password-protected and encrypted with healthcare-grade security protocols. No patient information, including clinical photographs, is permanently stored on the user’s device, keeping sensitive data safe. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Easy Auditing Celo securely stores data and offers the option to integrate with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). This helps meet data sovereignty requirements while offering robust protection and easy accessibility, ensuring sensitive patient information is securely managed. ![checkbox](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/checkbox.svg) Secure Library All photos and documents in Celo are stored exclusively in the Celo Secure Library, isolated from third-party servers or cloud services. Clinicians can also attach consent records to clinical photos, ensuring patient consent is properly documented and securely stored. ![Secure Your Healthcare Communications](https://hello.celohealth.com/hubfs/Secure%20Your%20Healthcare%20Communications.png "Secure Your Healthcare Communications") ## Find the right plan for your team Flexible, secure messaging solutions designed for healthcare teams of all sizes. [View Plans](https://www.celohealth.com/us/plans) ![Free_MacBook_Pro_1-1](https://hello.celohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Free_MacBook_Pro_1-1.png?width=2000&height=1515&name=Free_MacBook_Pro_1-1.png "Free_MacBook_Pro_1-1") ## Not ready to choose a plan? Get a walkthrough of Celo, explore its features, and ask any questions you have. 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