Data Governance & Protection
How we ensure responsible data management and protect sensitive health information across the EpiScientia platform.
Governance Framework
Data Stewardship
Clear roles and responsibilities for data management at each NPHI.
- Data custodians at each site
- Central coordination team
- Regular audits and reviews
Policies & Procedures
Comprehensive documentation of data handling practices.
- Data classification standards
- Access control policies
- Incident response procedures
Transparency
Open communication about data practices with stakeholders.
- Public data inventories
- Processing documentation
- Stakeholder engagement
Technical Controls
Infrastructure and systems designed for data protection.
- Federated architecture
- Encryption standards
- Access logging
Data Protection Measures
Technical Safeguards
- End-to-end encryption for data in transit
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- Multi-factor authentication for all users
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Comprehensive audit logging
- Regular security assessments
Organizational Measures
- Mandatory data protection training
- Confidentiality agreements for all staff
- Clear data handling procedures
- Incident reporting protocols
- Regular compliance audits
- Data Protection Officer oversight
Privacy Techniques
- Data anonymization and pseudonymization
- Differential privacy for analytics
- Synthetic data generation for training
- Federated learning (data stays local)
- Secure multi-party computation
- Disclosure risk assessment
Compliance Status
| Framework | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR | EU General Data Protection Regulation | Compliant |
| ISO 27001 | Information Security Management | Aligned |
| HIPAA | Health data protection standards | Aligned |
| OHDSI Standards | OMOP CDM and analytics standards | Compliant |
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