The policy states that information submitted through a pharmacy account login, including prescription order data, is governed by HIPAA's Notice of Privacy Practices rather than this privacy policy, creating a distinct legal framework for pharmacy interactions separate from general retail data practices.
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This provision establishes a structural data governance boundary between HIPAA-covered pharmacy data and general retail personal information, which determines which consumer rights framework and which notice and consent mechanisms apply depending on the nature of the customer interaction.
Under this provision, customers who submit prescription information through their pharmacy account operate under the Walgreens Notice of Privacy Practices governed by HIPAA rather than this privacy policy, which means the rights and protections described in this document do not apply to that data. Customers with questions about which policy applies to their data are directed to contact Walgreens customer service.
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Compare across platforms →"In some circumstances, Walgreens' use of your information will be subject to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (commonly known as 'HIPAA'). For example, if you log in to your pharmacy account and submit information regarding a prescription order, that information is subject to HIPAA's requirements. In those circumstances, the Walgreens Notice of Privacy Practices and not this Privacy Policy will apply.Excerpt from Walgreens's Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes a structural data governance boundary between HIPAA-covered pharmacy data and general retail personal information, which determines which consumer rights framework and which notice and consent mechanisms apply depending on the nature of the customer interaction.
Under this provision, customers who submit prescription information through their pharmacy account operate under the Walgreens Notice of Privacy Practices governed by HIPAA rather than this privacy policy, which means the rights and protections described in this document do not apply to that data. Customers with questions about which policy applies to their data are directed to contact Walgreens customer …
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