Privacy Policy for E-Logbook

Effective Date: 01/09/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to the E-Logbook for Kuwaiti Board Surgical Residents. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our electronic logbook service designed to collect and maintain surgical operation records, supervise resident performance, and manage training programs.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our Service:

a. Personal Information

Full Name: To identify and authenticate users.

Contact Information: Such as email address and phone number for communication purposes.

Professional Details: Such as residency program, specialty, and year of training to customize the user experience.

b. Logbook Data

Operation Records: Detailed records of surgical procedures performed including date, type of surgery, techniques used, and outcomes.

Performance Assessments: Evaluations and feedback from supervisors, mentors, or program directors regarding the resident’s performance.

c. Usage Data

Log Data: Information about your interactions with the E-Logbook, including login times, pages visited, and features used.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Maintain the Service: Including maintaining your portfolio and logbook data.

To Communicate with You: Regarding your use of the Service, updates, and other relevant information.

To Monitor and Supervise Training: Allowing program directors to track and evaluate resident performance.

To Improve Our Service: Analyzing usage data to enhance the functionality and user experience of the E-Logbook.

To Ensure Compliance: With relevant laws, regulations, and program requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Program Directors and Supervisors: For the purposes of training, supervision, evaluation, and feedback.

Authorized Personnel: Within the Kuwaiti Board and KIMS who are responsible for overseeing the residency program.

Third-Party Service Providers: Who assist in providing the Service, such as hosting providers, but only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption: Of sensitive data both in transit and at rest.

Access Controls: Limiting access to authorized personnel only.

Regular Security Audits: To identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Your personal information and logbook data.

Request Correction: Of any inaccuracies in your data.

Request Deletion: Of your personal information subject to our retention policies and legal obligations.

Opt-Out: Of non-essential communications.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and logbook data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Name: Dr. Hussein Elsaaran

Phone: +96565992060

Email: Contact Us