Data Use Policy
Understanding how Dr. Bhatti's Implant Center collects, uses, processes, and protects electronic health records, telehealth data, and web cookies.
1. Scope & Purpose
This Data Use Policy defines the specific operational protocols governed by Dr. Bhatti's Implant Center Center Dubai for collecting, analyzing, storing, and disposing of patient health data, digital imaging, and website interaction telemetry.
Our guidelines strictly adhere to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Electronic Health Record mandates, UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection, and international HIPAA digital privacy frameworks.
Patient First Data Principle
Medical scans, treatment diagnostics, and personal health identifiers collected by Dr. Bhatti's Implant Center are used solely to deliver optimal clinical outcomes, surgical precision, and VIP travel logistics.
2. Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Imaging Data
During your diagnostic workup or virtual evaluation, we process specialized medical and imaging data:
- 3D CBCT Scans & DICOM Files: High-resolution 3D bone volume scans used for computer-guided All-on-4 / All-on-6 surgical planning.
- Intraoral Digital Impression Scans: 3D CAD/CAM optical scans of your dental arches used for custom zirconia crown and bridge fabrication.
- Digital Radiographs & Shade Maps: Dental X-rays and digital photography stored in encrypted HIPAA-compliant PACS servers.
All EHR files are stored on isolated, encrypted cloud infrastructure with zero access permitted to external non-clinical entities.
3. Telehealth & Video Consultation Data Safeguards
For international patients receiving virtual consultations prior to traveling to Dubai:
- Video consultation streams are conducted over end-to-end encrypted video channels.
- Screen-shared X-rays and medical records displayed during live calls are secured within encrypted memory buffers.
- Clinical assessment notes taken by the consulting specialist during your call are immediately transferred into your confidential patient profile.
4. Cookies, Web Analytics & Technical Tracking
Our website utilizes cookies and local storage tokens to optimize user experience, store preferences, and measure performance:
A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Enable navigation, preloader state, secure booking form sessions, and cookie preference storage. Cannot be disabled.
B. Analytics Cookies (Performance)
Help us evaluate page load speeds, popular treatment pages (such as All-on-4 or Umrah Combo package comparisons), and geographic visitor origin (e.g. UK Patients). Data is aggregated and anonymized.
C. Marketing & Concierge Cookies
Enable direct WhatsApp integration, personalized consultation banners, and targeted package information.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in our website footer.
5. Data Retention & Secure Destruction Protocols
Dr. Bhatti's Implant Center maintains medical data retention schedules strictly aligned with Dubai Health Authority regulations:
- Clinical Treatment Records: Retained for a minimum of 10 years from your last date of clinical visit under DHA guidelines.
- Non-Patient Inquiries & Consultations: Deleted or anonymized after 24 months if no clinical care is initiated.
- Secure Destruction: Expired electronic medical files are overwritten using Department of Defense standard wiping algorithms; physical printouts are shredded on-site.
6. Patient Data Ownership & Control Rights
As a valued patient of Dr. Bhatti's Implant Center, you retain full rights regarding your data:
- Diagnostic Export: You may request your DICOM 3D scans and clinical treatment plan transferred to your home country dentist free of charge.
- Marketing Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletter emails or promotional WhatsApp updates with a single click.
- Consent Modification: Adjust or withdraw non-clinical data consents at any time.