Category: Data and Ethics

DecenTrialz operates in adherence to the following established compliance standards and regulations:

• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
• ISO 27001 Certified

Our Commitments

• Clear disclosures and consent workflows
• Data minimization and purpose limitation
• Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Transparent communication in case of any data breach

Key Note: All platform features and workflows are reviewed by internal and external legal advisors to ensure compliance with U.S. and international research ethics.

To safeguard privacy, DecenTrialz uses standardized methods to de-identify participant information before it is used in analytics, reporting, or shared with sponsors and CROs.

How Data Is Protected

• Removal of direct identifiers (name, phone, address, etc.)
• Aggregation across demographics and geographies
• Use of secure pseudonymization techniques for longitudinal tracking

When De-identified Data Is Used

• For performance benchmarking across sites
• To identify underserved communities
• In reporting recruitment trends or dropout rates

Key Note: De-identification procedures follow HIPAA Privacy Rule standards and are reviewed regularly for compliance with global data ethics norms.

Access to participant data is strictly controlled and tiered based on role, function, and regulatory requirements.

Access Levels

• Participants can view and manage their own health profile, trial participation, and data-sharing settings.
• Research Sites can access de-identified or limited data needed for pre-screening. Full access requires participant consent.
• Sponsors and CROs only receive anonymized or aggregated data unless an IRB-approved agreement permits access to identifiable information.

Access Protocols

• All users must be authenticated before accessing any dashboard
• Role-based permissions ensure data minimization
• Audit trails log all access and data interactions

Key Note: DecenTrialz does not sell participant data or share it with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

When users engage with DecenTrialz, we collect only the information necessary to support matching, study enrollment, and communication.

Types of Data Collected

• Personal details: name, age, gender, contact information
• Health-related inputs: condition, symptoms, medical history
• Study-specific inputs: location preferences, availability, trial status
• System interactions: survey responses, task completion, engagement history

Data Collection Methods

• Direct input by participants through forms and dashboards
• Data collection includes pre-screening health questionnaires to confirm eligibility
• Passive system data (e.g., platform usage for reminders and alerts)

Key Note: No sensitive health data is collected without explicit participant consent. Consent is obtained through transparent disclosures and IRB-approved consent forms.