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GLOBAL MD PLUS PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to Global MD Plus!

We are Data Processors/Data Controllers who wish to assist physicians in data processing of patients’ personal information for easy access of processed data primarily for use by the physicians, their partners in providing healthcare, and also patients themselves while keeping in mind compliance to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other relevant laws of the Philippines.

Consent to Data Gathering:

Prior to grant of or obtaining information, Global MD Plus asks for required consent as per Consent/Authorization Forms signed by patient/representative.
The forms specify that consent was freely and specifically given and that the person was informed of the purposes for which the data is being collected. Also, he/she is informed about the extent and purpose of data processing. Processing of sensitive and personal information shall at all times be not allowed.

Required Information of Global MD Plus:

For physician-subscribers, Global MD Plus requires information such as Full Name, Billing Address, Phone/Contact Number and such other information required/contained in the Master Services Agreement; and
For subscriber-physicians’ patients, the information collected are those which identifies the patient, such as Full Name, Address, Phone Number and other contact information, social security number, Member ID Number and other matters required/contained in the Patient’s Consent/Authorization Form, and those relating to diagnosis and treatment.

Purposes of Required Information:

As to physician’s personal information, Global MD Plus processes these for the sole purpose of identifying and keeping track of all its clients/partners basically for billing by/payment of service rendered by, Global MD Plus in relation to the Master Services Agreement entered into between Global MD Plus and Physician; and
As to patient’s personal information, these are specific, needed and reasonable pursuant to a Doctor–Client Relationship. As such, it is privileged communication. These required data (including sensitive personal information), the purpose of Global MD Plus data processing is basically to provide safe, unlimited, and highly-advanced electronic virtual storage of patients’ information while ensuring quick and easy access for physician’s use in performing his/her duties and obligations as physician to his/her patient to include but not limited to medical advice or treatment.

Data Privacy / Handling of Information:

Information gathered are kept accurate and relevant, used only for the above-stated purposes, and retained only for as long as reasonably needed. Global MD Plus sees to it that unauthorized parties do not have access to their physicians and clients information. All unneeded data are discarded in a way that does not make it visible and accessible to unauthorized third parties.
Global MD Plus stores both physician information and patients information (including sensitive personal information) in its systems database. All incoming and outgoing connections and web traffic to and from the server is encrypted using the latest advances in web encryption. To access data processed by Global MD Plus, signing up, logging-in and storing of information shall be required from the one trying to access Global MD Plus.

Data Privacy / Handling of Information:

Information gathered are kept accurate and relevant, used only for the above-stated purposes, and retained only for as long as reasonably needed. Global MD Plus sees to it that unauthorized parties do not have access to their physicians and clients information. All unneeded data are discarded in a way that does not make it visible and accessible to unauthorized third parties.
Global MD Plus stores both physician information and patients information (including sensitive personal information) in its systems database. All incoming and outgoing connections and web traffic to and from the server is encrypted using the latest advances in web encryption. To access data processed by Global MD Plus, signing up, logging-in and storing of information shall be required from the one trying to access Global MD Plus.

Recipients of Personal Information

Physician’s personal information being provided to Global MD Plus upon subscription shall only be accessed primarily by Global MD Plus and parties necessarily involved as per the Masters Services Agreement or to strictly authorized recipients only.
Patients’ personal information is being processed under strict compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. It may only be disclosed to third parties in cases covered under paragraphs C and D of the Notice of Privacy Practices.

Use of Cookies, Log Files and Tracking

The system uses cookies to track user log-in and some third party cookies are used to track user activity, this information will solely be used by Global MD Plus to better user experience on the website and system. Log files will not be used to store any user information.

Retention Period for Data

The retention period for data both as to physicians information and patient information shall be co-terminous with the term of the contract as set out in the Masters Services Agreement.

Existence of Data Subject Rights

All Data Subject rights are elaborately set out in the Notice of Privacy Practices in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

Breach of Data

Global Plus MD shall notify the National Privacy Commission as well as affected data subjects within 72 hours of knowledge of, or reasonable belief by the data controller, of a personal data breach.

Global MD Plus Contact Details

For any concern or for further information about matters of privacy policy or Global MD Plus contact Global MD Plus through +63 (033) 3264856.

2/F Rm C Tresmavica Business
Park Bldg. 1, Q. Abeto Street Mandurriao, Iloilo City 5000
Philippines

Call us: +63 (033) 3264856

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