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## Privacy Policy for Shareable Health Record (SHR) Bangladesh ##
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**Effective Date:** December 18, 2024
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**1\. Introduction**
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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.
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**2\. Information We Collect**
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We collect the following types of information:
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- **Personal Identification Information:** Name, date of birth, gender, contact details, National ID (NID), Birth Registration Number (BRN), and Unique Health ID.
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- **Health Information:** Medical history, diagnoses, medications, laboratory results, imaging reports, and other health-related data.
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- **Demographic Information:** Address, occupation, and other relevant socio-economic data.
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**3\. How We Use Your Information**
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The information collected is used to:
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- **Create Personal Health Profiles (PHP):** Consolidate all medical encounters into a single, unified health record accessible with your consent.
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- **Facilitate Health Information Exchange (HIE):** Enable secure sharing of health data among authorized healthcare providers to improve patient care.
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- **Enhance Healthcare Services:** Support data-driven decision-making to improve public health outcomes and policy formulation.
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**4\. Information Sharing and Disclosure**
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We may share your information with:
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- **Authorized Healthcare Providers:** To ensure continuity of care and informed medical decision-making.
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- **Government Health Agencies:** For public health monitoring and policy development.
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- **Research Institutions:** For health research purposes, with all personal identifiers removed to ensure anonymity.
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**5\. Data Security and Privacy**
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We are committed to protecting your personal health information through:
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- **Encryption:** All data is encrypted during transmission and storage to prevent unauthorized access.
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- **Access Controls:** Only authorized personnel have access to your information, based on their role and necessity.
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- **Regular Audits:** We conduct regular security assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
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**6\. Your Rights**
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You have the right to:
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- **Access Your Information:** View your personal health profile through the SHR platform.
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- **Request Corrections:** Seek amendments to any inaccuracies in your health records.
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- **Withdraw Consent:** Limit or revoke consent for sharing your health information, subject to legal and operational constraints.
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**7\. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
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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.
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**8\. Contact Us**
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If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal health information, please contact us at:
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- **Email:** [info@shr.dghs.gov.bd](mailto:info@shr.dghs.gov.bd)
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- **Address:** Directorate General of Health Services, Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
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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. |