Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Last updated in 2026
1. Our Commitment to Data Privacy
At BackpackMD, we prioritize the confidentiality, integrity, and security of diagnostic data and healthcare information. This Privacy Policy outlines how our telemedicine software and hardware solutions process and safeguard data when clinicians and care providers utilize the BackpackMD system.
2. Information Collected
Depending on how BackpackMD is deployed by your clinical organization, the system may handle the following categories of information:
- Diagnostic Device Data: Real-time streaming and saved data from integrated sensors including digital otoscopes, USB stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, and thermal sensors.
- System Telemetry & Device Logs: Diagnostic status of the medical grade tablet, battery status, firmware versions, and network connection quality logs for maintenance.
- Contact & Account Details: Business contact details, organization email addresses, and support requests submitted to BackpackMD.
3. How Information is Used
We use collected information solely for legitimate clinical and operational purposes:
- Enabling real-time remote consultations and video diagnostic capture.
- Ensuring device calibration, system updates, and hardware maintenance.
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting to deployment teams.
- Fulfilling legal, regulatory, and HIPAA compliance requirements.
4. Data Protection & Security Standards
BackpackMD implements industry-standard technical and organizational security measures:
- End-to-end encryption for diagnostic data in transit (TLS 1.3 / AES-256).
- Hardware-level security features built into the medical-grade tablet.
- Strict role-based access control and session encryption during remote examinations.
5. Contact Us Regarding Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or data security practices, please contact our team at:
BackpackMD Security & Privacy Office
Email: sales@backpackmd.com
