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FAQ: BATWatch Privacy and Data Use
BATWatch is built on privacy, transparency, and patient control.
Every BATCheck, BAT Test, and BATReset cycle follows strict HIPAA-compliant standards for confidentiality and data protection.
Your information belongs to you, always.
Who Owns My Data?
You do.
All lab results, reports, and portal data are classified as Protected Health Information (PHI) under U.S. law.
- You have full access and ownership rights.
- BATWatch cannot sell, share, or license your identifiable data without written consent.
- You can request copies or revoke access at any time.
BATWatch acts only as a secure data custodian, not a data owner.
Is My Data Shared With Other Companies?
No.
BATWatch does not sell, rent, or trade any patient data and does not participate in marketing or insurance data exchanges.
Data leaves BATWatch only when:
- You authorize your provider to receive a report.
- Required by law (for example, a valid court order).
- Used in fully de-identified and aggregated form for research or quality improvement.
Even in those cases, no personal identifiers are ever included.
How Is My Data Stored and Protected?
All data is stored in encrypted, HIPAA-compliant environments using modern security protocols, including:
- AES-256 encryption (in storage and transit)
- Multi-layer authentication and access control
- Continuous threat and intrusion monitoring
- Routine third-party penetration testing
- Secure off-site backups
Only authorized BATWatch team members and licensed clinical partners have access, under confidentiality agreements.
Is My Data Ever Used for Research?
Yes, but only in de-identified and aggregated form.
BATWatch maintains a voluntary research registry that studies population-level patterns in clearance rhythm, autophagy, and biological drift.
No names, contact details, or raw personal data are shared.
This data helps improve:
- Scoring algorithms like the BATScore
- Preventive care guidelines
- Scientific collaboration and publication
Participation is optional and fully anonymized.
Does BATWatch Use AI on My Private Data?
Yes, but only within BATWatch’s secure system and only for your care.
AI tools are used to:
- Detect biological drift
- Calculate BATScore trends
- Identify timing for potential BATReset cycles
- Improve accuracy over time
No personal data is ever sent to external AI platforms or shared with outside systems.
Who Can See My Results?
Only you and authorized BATWatch clinicians.
If you choose to share your results externally, it is done securely via:
- Encrypted provider transmission (PDF or HL7)
- Direct download from the BATWatch Portal
- Written patient authorization
No third party can access your results without consent.
Can I Delete My Data or Close My Account?
Yes.
You can request account deletion or data removal at any time through a formal privacy request.
Some anonymized logs may be retained for legal auditing, but all personal identifiers are permanently removed after deletion is confirmed.
What If My Provider Requests Access?
You decide.
- Reports are only shared with your approval.
- If you decline, no data is released.
- Access can be revoked at any time.
BATWatch supports coordinated care without compromising privacy.
Is My Data Ever Used for Marketing?
Never.
BATWatch does not use patient data for:
- Advertising or targeting
- Lead generation or remarketing
- Social media or third-party promotions
All communications are direct, consent-based, and clinically relevant.
How Does BATWatch Stay Compliant?
BATWatch follows all major U.S. and international privacy frameworks:
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- HITECH Act (for electronic health security)
- GDPR-aligned standards for international affiliates
- CLIA laboratory data handling requirements
Policies are reviewed regularly with independent compliance consultants to ensure ongoing adherence.
What Happens If There’s a Breach?
If a security incident occurs, BATWatch immediately follows HIPAA Breach Notification requirements:
- Rapid notification to affected users
- Third-party forensic investigation
- System isolation and remediation
BATWatch maintains a zero-tolerance policy for delayed or incomplete disclosure.
Key Takeaway
Your brain data stays yours.
BATWatch was created around privacy, trust, and transparency, not monetization.
Every test. Every score. Every report, protected, encrypted, and under your control.
Reference:
BATWatch Research Group (2025). BATophagy: Inducing Beta-Amyloid and Tau Clearance Through Biological Autophagy and Brain Flow. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17476851
