Telematic Medical Applications

Privacy Policy and Data Protection

Telematic Medical Applications LTD (“TMA”) has developed the “ePokratis MedAiConnect” application (the “Application”). Through the Application, users can choose to receive and automatically record vital signs using compatible Bluetooth medical devices, perform AI-based measurements via the mobile camera, manually log data from non-compatible medical devices, upload digital files or test results, communicate with doctors affiliated with TMA, and receive medical advice, as detailed in the General Terms of Use.

Personal Data Processing and Storage

Personal data provided by users, with their explicit consent, through the Application will be securely transferred to and stored at Hetzner Online GmbH's data center, located in Germany. TMA has established a Data Processing Agreement with Hetzner to ensure that all data is handled in compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations. Hetzner, as a trusted third-party provider, employs robust security measures and follows stringent protocols to safeguard user data. TMA is a Greek company, registered under General Commercial Registry No. 007904401000, with Tax Identification Number 998889850, headquartered at 151 Al. Papanastasiou Avenue, Piraeus, Attica, P.C. 18533. For inquiries, users can contact TMA by phone at +30 211 1165330-2 or via email at info@tma.gr. This data will be processed solely by TMA in accordance with this Privacy Policy and for the stated purposes.

User Support and Inquiries

If you have questions regarding the storage or protection of your personal data, wish to exercise your rights, or file a complaint, you may contact TMA’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) by sending a letter to 151 Al. Papanastasiou Avenue, P.C. 18533, or via email at info@tma.gr. Detailed information on TMA’s data protection practices can be found at https://tma.gr/epokratis-privacy-policy-android-en/.

Data Protection Oversight

TMA has appointed a DPO to ensure compliance with data protection regulations. You can reach the DPO at dpo@tma.gr.

User Consent

By submitting your personal data through the Application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and explicitly accepted this Privacy Policy. You provide your informed consent for the collection and storage of your personal and medical data as detailed in this Privacy Policy and the Application’s Terms of Use. Consent is gathered through an opt-in checkbox or similar user action during the sign-up process where the users are explicitly prompted to actively agree to this policy before proceeding to use the Application, ensuring transparency and user control.

You may withdraw your consent at any time through the settings menu by deleting your account or uninstalling the Application.

Accuracy of Provided Data

Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and currency of the information they provide through the Application. Users must maintain updated data that reflects their true situation. TMA holds users accountable for any false or inaccurate information provided and any resulting damages to TMA or third parties.

1. Legitimization for Personal Data Storage

The legal basis for storing your personal data is your registration in the Application for the use of its services. By registering, you provide your explicit, clear, and fully informed consent for the storage of your data. The storage of your personal data is based on the legal basis of contract execution, as users must accept the Application's Terms of Use before accessing the Application. Alternatively, if you do not consent to these terms, you may choose not to install the Application.

For special categories of data, such as health information, the legal basis is your explicit consent, which is required for their storage and processing.

The provision and granting of access to special category personal data during doctor support via video call is based on the necessity of processing such data to provide teleconsultation services effectively.

2. Collected Data

2.1. Information Directly Provided by Users in the ePokratis MedAiConnect Application

TMA protects the data you provide with your consent through the Application, whether in text, video, image, or audio format, for the purpose of facilitating assessment of your health condition by healthcare professionals contracted with TMA. Data is only collected when explicitly provided by the user or during interactions involving service use; no data is collected during general visits or navigation within the Application.

User Profile Data

This may include gender, date of birth, allergies, family medical history, surgical history, and current medications. Providing this information is optional but helps the healthcare professionals contracted with TMA to better assess symptoms and provide more accurate evaluations, ultimately enhancing service quality.

When using the video call service, you consent to sharing text, audio, video, or photos with the selected health specialist.

Health Data

This includes user-reported symptoms and vital sign measurements obtained via compatible Bluetooth medical devices (e.g., blood pressure monitor, oximeter, thermometer, scale, electrocardiograph, multi-parameter device) or entered manually when using non-compatible devices. Additionally, heart rate, respiration, oximetry, blood pressure, and stress levels can be assessed through the mobile phone’s camera using AI technology. All AI-based measurements within the Application are intended solely for informational purposes and are not designed for medical diagnosis or treatment. They should not be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any health-related data generated through AI-based measurements, including heart rate, respiration, oximetry, blood pressure, and stress levels, is exclusively for user information and is not stored within the Application. Images or video files used for these AI measurements are processed locally on the device and are not saved on any servers, including those of Hetzner Online GmbH, our trusted third-party hosting provider. This ensures full privacy and confidentiality throughout the process.

Users may also upload medical test results or other relevant files in digital form. All recorded measurements, excluding AI-based assessments, are presented in graph format within the Application for user access.

Appointment Scheduling and Teleconsultation Services Data

This encompasses appointment details (date, time, specialty, and doctor's name) scheduled by the user, along with details related to teleconsultation services offered through the Application.

Location Data

TMA collects and stores real-time location data from the user's mobile device only with the user's explicit consent, which is requested when the user activates the Emergency Assistance feature in the Application. At that time, a clear usage description is provided to explain how the location data will be utilized (e.g., “Your location helps coordinate emergency assistance to your current position”).

By default, location sharing is disabled and requires user activation through a specific mobile device setting. This data is collected exclusively for the purpose of delivering immediate emergency assistance. Location data is stored only when the user selects the Send Location button within the Application, maintaining full transparency and ensuring user control over when and how their location is shared.

Symptom Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Prescription Data

Information related to the diagnosis, including prescribed treatments and dosage, is provided exclusively by healthcare professionals contracted with TMA. The mobile application serves solely as a system for recording this information and does not itself perform diagnoses, prescribe treatments, or provide medical advice.

Device, Doctor Session, Subscription Purchases, and Redemption Unit Data

Users can purchase compatible medical devices and doctor sessions through TMA’s online store, as well as acquire redemption units for AI measurement sessions, as previously described. Additionally, subscription purchases are available via in-app purchases.

2.2. Information Provided Indirectly by Users

Device or Digital Footprint Data

This includes the IP address used by the user (along with the date and time of connection) to access the Internet through their mobile device.

Third-Party Derived Information

TMA may collect information or personal data from third parties only if the user has authorized these third parties to share such information. For example, if the user registers on the Application using their Facebook or Google account, these platforms may share relevant personal data included in the user’s profile with TMA, contingent on user consent.

3. Purpose of Data Collection and Use

Your data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide the requested services in line with the Application's Terms of Use.
  • Teleconsultation Services: For facilitating video consultations with healthcare providers.
  • Profile Management: To manage and monitor the user’s profile for personalization and service delivery purposes.
  • Compliance Enforcement: To ensure that users comply with the General Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of the Application.
  • Fraud Prevention: To detect and investigate potential fraud, illegal activities, or activities that violate the General Terms of Use.

TMA will only use personal data for the purposes described above. Under no circumstances will personal data be used for any other purpose unless the user has been informed in advance and has consented or failed to object within a reasonable time.

4. Data Retention Period

Your personal data is stored securely on servers managed by Hetzner Online GmbH, TMA’s trusted third-party hosting provider and will be retained for as long as you remain registered and have not requested deletion. If you withdraw consent, all personal data will be deleted from these servers unless legal obligations require longer retention.

5. Data Sharing

TMA will not share your data except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Provision: Data shared with healthcare professionals and service providers to facilitate teleconsultations.
  • User Consent: Data shared based on your explicit consent.
  • Legal Compliance: Data shared if required by law or requested by Authorities (for investigation, prevention, or taking measures against illegal activities).

5.1. Data Sharing for Service Provision

TMA may transfer users' personal data, including sensitive information, to healthcare professionals contracted with TMA, solely to provide services related to the Application’s functionalities, such as telemedicine consultations. This data originates from the ePokratis MedAiConnect mobile application and is securely transferred through a TMA-owned teleconsultation platform that complies with GDPR and other applicable privacy laws. Healthcare professionals can use this platform to securely access and view the data, prescribe treatments, and make the prescribed treatments available within the ePokratis MedAiConnect mobile application.

All contracted healthcare professionals engaged by TMA are based in Greece, and all user data will be transferred exclusively within Greece, where the Application will be launched and operated. TMA does not transfer user data to any other countries outside Greece.

No user data will be transferred outside of Greece unless explicitly authorized by the user, in compliance with applicable laws: if any future international data transfer is necessary, TMA will ensure full compliance with relevant data protection regulations and will notify users accordingly to obtain their explicit consent.     

For example, if you choose to use the video call service for medical consultation, we may share your personal data with the healthcare professional who is providing the consultation. This transfer is essential for ensuring that the service is provided in a complete and accurate manner.

Data Sharing with healthcare professionals

We ensure that healthcare providers who receive your data are bound to TMA through relevant contracts or legally binding acts to use your personal information exclusively for the provision of the requested services and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. These healthcare professionals are required to follow the same level of privacy and security practices as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

User Consent and Control

By using the Application, you provide explicit, informed, and clear consent for the storage, processing, and sharing of your personal data with healthcare practitioners contracted with TMA. When you choose to initiate a consultation with a healthcare practitioner, you automatically consent to sharing the relevant data required for that consultation. This consent is obtained during registration and is necessary to access the Application's services.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by uninstalling the Application or deleting your account.

Information Outside TMA’s Control

Please note that any information you provide directly to third-party providers outside the control of TMA is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies for additional details on how your data is handled.

6. Data Encryption

At ePokratis MedAiConnect, we are committed to protecting the security and confidentiality of your personal data. We employ advanced encryption protocols to ensure your data remains secure in compliance with industry standards. Below are the key security measures implemented in our solution:

Data Encryption at Rest

We apply AES-256 encryption, a trusted and widely recognized standard, to secure all stored data. This encryption ensures that user data remains protected and inaccessible, even in the event of a physical storage breach. While our third-party hosting provider, Hetzner Online GmbH, does not enforce default encryption for data at rest, our proactive application of AES-256 encryption safeguards all sensitive information stored on their servers.

Encryption in Transit

All data transmitted between the Application and external servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols. These protocols establish secure communication channels, protecting your data from interception and ensuring its integrity and confidentiality during transfer.

Client-Side Encryption

For added security, we implement client-side encryption for highly sensitive data. This means your data is encrypted directly on your device before being transmitted to external servers, ensuring that only authorized users with the decryption key can access it.

Key Management Practices

We use a trusted Key Management Service (KMS) to securely manage and control encryption keys. Our key management practices include:

  • Protecting keys using secure secret management tools and environment variables.
  • Ensuring keys are never hard-coded or exposed in the app’s codebase.

Compliance and Certifications

Our hosting and storage solutions adhere to rigorous international standards for data protection, including:

  • ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management)
  • ISO/IEC 27017 (Cloud Security)
  • ISO/IEC 27018 (Protection of Personal Data in Cloud Environments)
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation compliance tools)

Technical Encryption Measures

Our solution incorporates a comprehensive set of encryption protocols, including:

  • AES-256 Encryption (for data at rest)
  • TLS/SSL Encryption (for data in transit)
  • Client-Side Encryption (for sensitive data)
  • Data Masking and Tokenization (to further protect sensitive data).

Access Control and Security Rules

We enforce role-based access control (RBAC) through our security rules to ensure that only authorized users can access specific data. This approach helps maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your personal information.

User Responsibility

While we implement robust encryption and security measures, we encourage users to also take the following precautions to protect their data:

  • Keep authentication credentials confidential.
  • Regularly update passwords to maintain account security.

7. Security Measures

TMA is committed to implementing appropriate organizational and technical measures to protect the security of users' personal data, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. These measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or misuse of personal data, considering the state of technology, the nature of the data, and potential risks.

To further ensure the security of your account, users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials, including passwords, and should take steps to prevent unauthorized access. TMA is not responsible for any misuse of accounts due to compromised passwords.

8. User Rights

Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data at any time through the settings within the Application. Please note that withdrawing consent and/or deleting personal data will prevent TMA from being able to continue providing the services of the Application.

Users may also withdraw their consent for specific purposes at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of data processing prior to the withdrawal.

Users retain the right to contact the Hellenic Data Protection Authority  (HDPA) regarding any concerns or complaints about their data privacy. Complaints can be submitted by phone at +30-210 6475600, in writing to Kifisias 1-3 Ave., P.C. 115 23, Athens, or via email to contact@dpa.gr.

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

TMA may update this Privacy Policy to comply with legal, regulatory, or other applicable requirements. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Privacy Policy, which will always be made available within the Application. Users will be notified of any significant updates, and continued use of the Application after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

TELEMATIC MEDICAL APPLICATIONS is a leading eHealth System Integrator and Value Added Solutions Provider in the area of Integrated Computer science based eHealth Systems. We provide certified quality management system for every aspect of our activities (products and services). We have been certified by TUV AUSTRIA HELLAS according to international standards EN ISO 9001: 2015, EN ISO 13485:2016 and proved compliant with the provisions of the Ministerial Order ΔΥ8/1348/2004 regarding the retainment of principles and orders for the suitable distribution of medical and telemedicine products.
envelopephone-handsetmap-marker linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram