Introduction 

Johns Hopkins privacy policy covers the collection and use of information through their online platforms, details on how personally identifiable information is handled, the use of third-party tools like Google Analytics, and how users can control their information. This policy is applicable to all visitors to their websites and mobile applications.

Johns Hopkins Bayview’s Privacy Practice

Johns Hopkins has a structured approach to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of individuals' information across its various organizations. The key points of their privacy practices are as follows:

• Patient Privacy: Johns Hopkins is committed to protecting patients' health information. They have a Notice of Privacy Practices which outlines how members of Johns Hopkins organizations safeguard patients' privacy, particularly concerning health information. This notice is applicable to Johns Hopkins' activities within the United States of America​. 

• Health Information Exchanges (HIEs): Johns Hopkins healthcare provider organizations may share information through Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) as permitted by law. For instance, past medical care data, current medical conditions, and medications might be shared with non-Johns Hopkins primary care physicians or hospitals participating in HIEs. 

This practice aims to provide faster access, better coordination of care, and assist healthcare providers and public health officials in making more informed decisions. They participate in the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients, Inc. (CRISP), a regional Internet-based HIE, for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or research purposes. Individuals have the option to opt out of CRISP and other HIEs to disable access to their health information available through these exchanges​. 

• HIPAA Compliance: Johns Hopkins, along with healthcare providers nationwide, has implemented processes to protect patient privacy under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This gives patients greater access to their medical records and more control over how their personal information is used​. 

• Information Technology Privacy Practices: The use and disclosure of Protected Health Information are governed by the Johns Hopkins Medicine Notice of Privacy Practices. This extends to the collection and use of information via their Information Technology platforms​. 

• Broader Privacy Practices: The privacy practices are not only applicable to healthcare professionals but extend to all employees, medical staff, trainees, students, and volunteers of the Johns Hopkins organizations​. 

• Employer Health Programs: Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs (EHP) has its set of privacy practices concerning how health information may be used and disclosed and how individuals can get access to this information​. 

These privacy practices are in line with legal requirements and are aimed at ensuring the confidentiality and security of individuals' information while promoting better healthcare services.

How To Contact Johns Hopkins Bayview's Privacy Department? 

The contact information for the privacy department at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center includes:

• General Contact: 410-550-0128​​.

• Address: 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21224​​.

• Neurology: 410-550-0592​​.

• Billing and Insurance Customer Service Email: pfscs@jhmi.edu

How To Delete Your Data From Johns Hopkins Bayview?

According to their privacy policy, you can email Johns Hopkins Bayview at pfscs@jhmi.edu to make delete requests. PrivacyHawk can also help identify companies that have your personal data and makes it easy to mass delete yourself to reduce your digital footprint and reduce your risk of being targeted by scams, fraud, and identity theft. You can try it for free on the App Store today.