HIPAA Website Privacy Policy
Lindsay Frederick DMD LLC
Effective Date: 08/01/2024
At Lindsay Frederick DMD, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. This HIPAA Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your Protected Health Information (PHI) when you interact with us through our website www.lindsayfrederickdmd.com.
We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws that protect the confidentiality of your health information. Any health-related information submitted through our website will be handled in accordance with these regulations.
PHI includes information that relates to:
Your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition
The provision of healthcare to you
Payment for healthcare services
Identifiable information such as your name, address, birth date, email address, and phone number when connected to health data
You may provide PHI to us through:
Appointment request forms
Contact forms
New patient registration forms
Newsletter sign-ups (if they include health-related data)
We only collect the minimum necessary information required to fulfill your request or provide care.
We may use your PHI:
To schedule and manage appointments
To communicate with you about your care
To provide customer service or respond to inquiries
As required by law (e.g., for public health reporting, law enforcement)
We will not use or disclose your PHI for marketing purposes without your written authorization.
Under HIPAA, you have the right to:
Request access to your health records
Request corrections to your health information
Receive an accounting of disclosures
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise these rights, contact our office at 330-892-0173 or email us at [email protected].
We implement industry-standard technical and administrative safeguards to protect PHI submitted through our website, including:
Encrypted web forms (SSL)
Secure internal systems and storage
Access controls for authorized personnel only
However, please note that no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure. You are welcome to call us directly if you prefer not to submit health information online.
If we use third-party vendors for online forms, scheduling, or email communication, we ensure they are HIPAA-compliant and have signed a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with us where required.
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
If you have any questions or concerns about this HIPAA Website Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Lindsay Frederick DMD
225 East State Route 14 STE 205 Columbiana, OH 44408
330-892-0173
[email protected]
If you believe your HIPAA rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.