### Privacy Policy for Shareable Health Record (SHR) Bangladesh ###

**Effective Date:** December 18, 2024

**1\. Introduction**

The Shareable Health Record (SHR) system is a centralized digital platform developed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh.Its purpose is to securely collect, store, and share citizens' health information to enhance healthcare services nationwide.

**2\. Information We Collect**

We collect the following types of information:

- **Personal Identification Information:** Name, date of birth, gender, contact details, National ID (NID), Birth Registration Number (BRN), and Unique Health ID.
- **Health Information:** Medical history, diagnoses, medications, laboratory results, imaging reports, and other health-related data.
- **Demographic Information:** Address, occupation, and other relevant socio-economic data.

**3\. How We Use Your Information**

The information collected is used to:

- **Create Personal Health Profiles (PHP):** Consolidate all medical encounters into a single, unified health record accessible with your consent.
- **Facilitate Health Information Exchange (HIE):** Enable secure sharing of health data among authorized healthcare providers to improve patient care.
- **Enhance Healthcare Services:** Support data-driven decision-making to improve public health outcomes and policy formulation.

**4\. Information Sharing and Disclosure**

We may share your information with:

- **Authorized Healthcare Providers:** To ensure continuity of care and informed medical decision-making.
- **Government Health Agencies:** For public health monitoring and policy development.
- **Research Institutions:** For health research purposes, with all personal identifiers removed to ensure anonymity.

**5\. Data Security and Privacy**

We are committed to protecting your personal health information through:

- **Encryption:** All data is encrypted during transmission and storage to prevent unauthorized access.
- **Access Controls:** Only authorized personnel have access to your information, based on their role and necessity.
- **Regular Audits:** We conduct regular security assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.

**6\. Your Rights**

You have the right to:

- **Access Your Information:** View your personal health profile through the SHR platform.
- **Request Corrections:** Seek amendments to any inaccuracies in your health records.
- **Withdraw Consent:** Limit or revoke consent for sharing your health information, subject to legal and operational constraints.

**7\. Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website.

**8\. Contact Us**

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal health information, please contact us at:

- **Email:** [info@shr.dghs.gov.bd](mailto:info@shr.dghs.gov.bd)
- **Address:** Directorate General of Health Services, Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.

By using the SHR system, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described herein.