Cality Market Intelligence

Cality Market Intelligence recognizes the importance of protecting health-related information and is committed to maintaining appropriate safeguards when handling data related to healthcare research.

While Cality Market Intelligence is not a Covered Entity or Business Associate as defined under the United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), we apply privacy and security practices that are aligned with HIPAA principles when conducting healthcare-related market research involving United States participants or data sources.

 

Scope of HIPAA Alignment

Cality Market Intelligence conducts market research and analytics services and does not provide medical care, billing, insurance processing, or clinical services.

In the course of research activities, we may collect limited health-related information for analytical and research purposes. Such data is handled in a manner consistent with applicable privacy laws, contractual obligations, and industry standards.

Our HIPAA-aligned practices apply only to the extent that protected health information may be involved in research engagements.

 

Handling of Health-Related Information

When healthcare-related data is collected, Cality Market Intelligence adheres to the following principles:

• Collection of only the minimum information necessary to meet research objectives

• Use of health-related data solely for research, analysis, and reporting purposes

• Separation of identifying information from research outputs where applicable

• Use of aggregation and anonymization to prevent identification of individuals

We do not use protected health information for marketing, diagnosis, or treatment purposes.

 

Data Security Measures

Cality Market Intelligence implements administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect sensitive information, including:

• Restricted access to research data on a need-to-know basis

• Secure storage systems and controlled access environments

• Confidentiality obligations for personnel and research partners

• Procedures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse

These measures are designed to support confidentiality, integrity, and availability of research data.

 

Research Participant Privacy

Participation in research conducted by Cality Market Intelligence is voluntary. Participants are informed of the purpose of data collection and how their information will be used.

Where consent is required, participants provide informed consent prior to participation. Health-related information is used only within the scope of the research engagement.

 

Third-Party and Client Access

Cality Market Intelligence does not disclose identifiable health-related information to clients unless explicitly permitted by consent or required by law.

Research findings shared with clients are typically provided in aggregated or anonymized form to prevent identification of individual participants.

 

Cross-Border Data Considerations

Cality Market Intelligence operates globally and may process data outside the United States. When handling healthcare-related research data involving US participants, we apply safeguards consistent with HIPAA principles alongside applicable local data protection laws, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012.

 

Relationship to Other Privacy Laws

This HIPAA Compliance Statement complements, and does not replace, our Privacy Policy. Where applicable, Cality Market Intelligence complies with relevant data protection laws and contractual obligations governing research activities.

 

Contact Information

For questions regarding this HIPAA Compliance Statement or our handling of healthcare-related research data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Cality Market Intelligence
Email: cality@calitygs.com
Website: www.calitygs.com