Data privacy

Data Privacy & Clinical Data Governance

At CoreMD Clinic, patient privacy is not a secondary consideration, it is foundational.

1. Your Data Is Protected Under Canadian Law

CoreMD Clinic operates in compliance with:

  • Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
  • Applicable federal privacy legislation (PIPEDA)
  • Professional regulatory standards governing medical records

Your personal health information is protected by law and handled according to strict confidentiality requirements.

2. Data Is Used for Clinical Care, Not Commercialization

Your information is used solely for:

  • Clinical evaluation
  • Ongoing monitoring
  • Treatment planning
  • Quality improvement within the clinic

CoreMD does not sell, trade, or commercialize patient data.

3. Structured Monitoring Does Not Mean Surveillance

The CoreMD Structured Care Model includes monitoring only when clinically appropriate.

This may involve:

  • Laboratory reassessment
  • Follow-up scheduling
  • Outcome tracking

It does not involve:

  • Tracking unrelated personal behavior
  • Sharing data externally without consent
  • Commercial data mining

4. Secure Platforms

CoreMD uses secure, encrypted platforms for:

  • Telemedicine consultations
  • Medical documentation
  • Educational access (LearnDash platform)
  • Rewards program engagement (non-clinical engagement data only)

Where third-party platforms are used, they are selected based on security standards and regulatory appropriateness.

5. Rewards Program Data Separation

CoreMD Points recognize engagement, not clinical eligibility.

  • Rewards data is separate from medical decision-making.
  • Clinical decisions are never influenced by points, tiers, or participation level.
  • Medical appropriateness always comes first.

6. Transparency

Patients may request clarification regarding:

  • What information is stored
  • How it is used
  • Who has access
  • How long it is retained

Transparency builds trust.

CoreMD Clinic believes that responsible data stewardship is inseparable from responsible medicine.

Privacy is not optional. It is a professional obligation.