Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 1, 2024
Our Commitment: We protect your health information according to Canadian privacy laws including PIPEDA and provincial healthcare privacy acts.
Policy Summary
What We Collect
- β’ Health and medical information
- β’ Personal identification details
- β’ Insurance and payment data
- β’ Service usage information
How We Protect
- β’ Encrypted health records
- β’ Limited staff access
- β’ Regular security audits
- β’ HIPAA-compliant systems
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Health Information
- Medical history and conditions
- Medication lists and prescriptions
- Healthcare provider information
- Insurance and coverage details
- Care needs and preferences
1.2 Personal Identification Information
- Full name and contact details
- Date of birth and gender
- Address and location data
- Emergency contact information
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Primary Purpose: To provide healthcare services and develop personalized care plans.
2.2 Coordination of Care: To communicate with your healthcare providers and family members (with consent).
2.3 Billing and Insurance: To process payments and submit insurance claims.
2.4 Quality Improvement: To enhance our services and caregiver training (anonymized data only).
2.5 Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests.
3. Information Sharing
3.1 With Your Consent: We only share information with third parties when you provide explicit consent.
3.2 Healthcare Providers: We may share information with doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
3.3 Insurance Companies: We share necessary information for billing and claims processing.
3.4 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect safety.
3.5 Service Providers: We use trusted partners for services like IT support, under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Security
4.1 Technical Safeguards: We use encryption, secure servers, and regular security updates.
4.2 Administrative Safeguards: Staff training, access controls, and privacy impact assessments.
4.3 Physical Safeguards: Secure facilities and controlled access to paper records.
4.4 Breach Notification: We will notify you and authorities of any data breaches as required by law.
5. Your Rights
5.1 Access: You have the right to access your personal health information.
5.2 Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate information.
5.3 Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent for information sharing, subject to legal limitations.
5.4 Complaints: You may file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or regulatory bodies.
6. Retention & Destruction
6.1 Retention Period: We retain health records for at least 10 years after last service, or as required by law.
6.2 Secure Destruction: Information is destroyed using secure methods when no longer needed.
7. Contact Us
Privacy Officer: Sarah Johnson
Address: 123 Healthcare Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Phone: 613-693-0721 (ext. 701)
Email: info@sovereignease.com