HIPAA Compliance

Protecting your health information is not just our legal obligation it's fundamental to the trust you place in us. We are fully committed to compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Our Commitment

AutoimmuneClarity is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule. We implement comprehensive administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data.

This page outlines our compliance practices, your rights as a patient, and how to contact us with questions or concerns about your health information privacy.

How We Protect Your Data

Administrative Safeguards

  • Designated HIPAA Privacy and Security Officers
  • Workforce training on PHI handling and security
  • Access controls based on role and minimum necessary standard
  • Regular risk assessments and security audits
  • Documented policies and procedures for PHI management
  • Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with all third-party vendors

Technical Safeguards

  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit
  • Multi-factor authentication for all staff access
  • Automatic session timeouts and access logging
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
  • Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

Physical Safeguards

  • SOC 2 Type II certified data centers
  • Controlled access to facilities housing PHI
  • Secure workstation policies for remote and in-office staff
  • Media disposal and sanitization procedures
  • Environmental controls (fire suppression, climate control)

Your Rights Under HIPAA

HIPAA provides you with important rights regarding your protected health information.

Right to Access

You have the right to view and obtain a copy of your protected health information that we maintain.

Right to Amend

You can request amendments to your health information if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Right to Accounting

You may request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us or our business associates.

Right to Restrict

You can request restrictions on how we use or disclose your health information for treatment, payment, or operations.

Right to Confidential Communications

You may request that we communicate with you about health matters through specific means or at specific locations.

Right to Notification

You have the right to be notified in the event of a breach of your unsecured protected health information.

Breach Notification Policy

In the unlikely event of a breach of unsecured protected health information, we will notify affected individuals within 60 days of discovery, as required by HIPAA's Breach Notification Rule. We will also notify the Department of Health and Human Services and, where required, the media.

Our notification will describe the breach, the types of information involved, steps you should take to protect yourself, what we are doing to investigate and mitigate the breach, and how to contact us for more information.

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at hhs.gov.

Last updated: April 2026

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Our specialists do not:

  • Diagnose medical conditions
  • Prescribe medications or treatments
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  • Replace your relationship with your primary care physician

All educational materials and consultations are vetted by healthcare professionals but should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment plan or if you have medical concerns.

Emergency Notice: If you are experiencing a medical emergency, visit your nearest emergency room immediately.