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Regulatory Data Provenance

Meaning

Regulatory data provenance is the documented, verifiable history of the origin, transformations, and custody of health data, specifically ensuring compliance with established regulatory frameworks like HIPAA or state-level consumer health data laws. It establishes an auditable trail for every piece of hormonal or physiological data, from its point of collection—such as a lab assay or a wearable sensor—through all stages of processing, storage, and sharing. This meticulous record-keeping is essential for demonstrating accountability, validating the integrity of the data used for clinical decisions, and satisfying legal mandates during compliance audits.