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Non-HIPAA Data Aggregation

Meaning

Non-HIPAA Data Aggregation is the process of collecting, compiling, and summarizing personal health and wellness information from sources that are not legally defined as “covered entities” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This primarily involves data generated by consumer-facing technologies such as wearable fitness trackers, non-medical health apps, and direct-to-consumer genetic testing services. While this aggregation is not subject to the same strict federal privacy rules as clinical data, it still carries significant ethical and privacy implications due to the sensitive nature of the compiled health information.