Privacy Policy

Diagnostics.ae (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal information when you visit Diagnostics.ae or use our diagnostic services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Scope

This Policy applies to all visitors, patients, and users of our website, mobile channels, and in‑centre or home‑collection services.

3. Legal Framework

We process personal data by:

  • Federal Decree‑Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) 

  • UAE Health Data Law regulating electronic health‑data processing and localisation

  • Any guidance issued by the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP) and relevant local health authorities.

Information We Collect

CategoryExamplesWhy We Collect
IdentificationName, Emirates ID, passport, date of birthAppointment booking, report issuance
ContactPhone, email, addressNotifications, report delivery, support
Medical / Health DataTest requests, samples, diagnostic images, resultsProvision of healthcare services (Special Category Data)
Payment DataTransaction ID, masked card detailsFee processing, refunds
Technical DataIP address, browser, device ID, cookiesWebsite security, analytics

Lawful Bases for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following bases, as permitted under the PDPL: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and public health purposes.

How We Use Your Data

  • Deliver and manage diagnostic tests

  • Generate and store medical reports

  • Verify insurance or payment entitlements

  • Send appointment reminders and critical health notifications

  • Improve our services and website performance

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Data Localisation & Transfers

Under the UAE Health Data Law, electronic health data originating in the UAE must be stored on servers located within the UAE unless an authorised exemption applies.
We do not transfer identifiable medical data outside the UAE without:

  1. Patient consent, and

  2. Written approval from the relevant health authority (where required).

Data Retention

Medical records are retained for at least 25 years from the date of last treatment, as mandated by the Health Data Law. Non‑medical data is kept only as long as necessary for the stated purpose or as required by law.

Cookies & Tracking

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Sharing Your Data

We share personal data only with trusted partners and only for legitimate purposes:

  • Accredited laboratories and radiologists

  • Insurance companies (to verify eligibility)

  • Government or judicial bodies when legally compelled
    All partners sign confidentiality agreements and follow industry‑standard security controls.

Your Rights (PDPL, Art. 13‑17)

You may: access, correct, erase, restrict, object to processing, and request data portability. To exercise any right, email connect@diagnostics.ae with proof of identity.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including encryption in transit and at rest, role‑based access controls, and regular security audits—to protect data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced on our website or via email.

Contact

Privacy Officer – Diagnostics.ae
Email: connect@diagnostics.ae
Tel: +971 545458737

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