HIPAA Compliance & Data Privacy
Your privacy and data security are our highest priorities. Learn how we protect your health information.
Our Commitment to Data Privacy
Vital Guardian™ maintains enterprise-grade security standards and follows HIPAA guidelines to protect your personal health information
Encryption
All data encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
Audit Trails
Comprehensive logging of all data access and system activities
Access Controls
Role-based permissions ensure only authorized users access your data
Secure Storage
Data hosted in HIPAA-compliant infrastructure with automatic backups
Data Privacy Practices
Transparent policies and practices that put you in control
You Own Your Data
All wellness data belongs to you. We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Explicit Consent Required
We obtain clear, informed consent before collecting, using, or sharing any health-related data. You can revoke consent at any time.
Transparency & Control
View, download, or delete your data anytime. Our privacy dashboard gives you complete visibility into how your information is used.
Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly and take immediate corrective action.
Data Sharing & Consent
When We Share Data:
- With healthcare providers you explicitly authorize
- With family members or caregivers you designate
- When required by law or legal process
Granular Consent Controls:
You have fine-grained control over what data is shared and with whom:
- •Choose specific data categories to share
- •Set time-limited data sharing permissions
- •Revoke access instantly at any time
- •View audit logs of who accessed your data
Security & Compliance Measures
Technical and administrative safeguards protecting your information
Technical Safeguards
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- TLS 1.3 for data in transit
- Multi-factor authentication
- Regular security audits & penetration testing
- Automated intrusion detection
Administrative Safeguards
- HIPAA compliance training for all staff
- Background checks for employees
- Incident response procedures
- Business Associate Agreements with vendors
- Regular policy reviews & updates
Physical Safeguards
- SOC 2 Type II certified data centers
- 24/7 security monitoring
- Redundant infrastructure & backups
- Controlled facility access
- Secure disposal of physical media
For Research & Clinical Partners
HIPAA-aligned data architecture designed for institutional research and clinical pilots
De-Identified Population Data
Our data architecture supports HIPAA-compliant de-identification for research purposes, enabling population-level wellness insights without compromising individual privacy.
- Safe Harbor method de-identification protocols
- Aggregated wellness trend analysis for research
- No re-identification risk assessment and mitigation
- Compliance with Common Rule and FDA regulations
IRB-Ready Protocol Templates
Streamline institutional approvals with our ready-made Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol templates and supporting documentation.
- Pre-formatted consent forms and study protocols
- Data use agreements (DUA) for research partnerships
- Privacy impact assessments and documentation
- Expedited review support for minimal-risk studies
Research Partnership Capabilities
Vital Guardian™ is designed to support academic research, clinical trials, and population health studies with robust data governance and compliance frameworks:
Data Access Controls:
- • Limited data sets for research use
- • Secure data export protocols
- • Role-based researcher permissions
- • Audit trails for data access
Compliance Support:
- • HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
- • 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for FDA studies
- • GCP (Good Clinical Practice) alignment
- • Data retention and destruction policies
Your Privacy Rights
You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal health information
Right to Access
View and download all your wellness data at any time through your account dashboard.
Right to Correct
Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete wellness information.
Right to Delete
Request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Restrict
Control who can access your information and revoke permissions at any time.
Right to Audit
View logs showing who accessed your data, when, and for what purpose.
Right to File Complaints
Report privacy concerns to our Privacy Officer or the HHS Office for Civil Rights.
Questions About Privacy or Security?
Our Privacy Officer is available to address your concerns and answer questions about how we protect your data.
Contact our Privacy Officer:
Email: privacy@vitalguardian.ai
For additional information, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.