Data Ownership
UQube Pharma, developed by Upper Quadrant, has a clear policy on data ownership and portability, which is outlined in their Data Use Agreement (DUA) and Privacy Policy:
- Ownership and Control:
- Retailer Ownership: Retailers own their data and have control over it. UQube Pharma acts as an intermediary in the aggregation of data from multiple sources, but the ownership remains with the retailer.
- License Use Rights: UQube Pharma is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the data provided by retailers solely for the purposes agreed upon in the DUA.
- Transparency and Consent:
- Opt-In and Opt-Out: Retailers must authorize the use of their data on a project-by-project basis within the UQube application. They can opt-out at any time, ensuring they maintain control over their data.
- Transparency: UQube Pharma commits to 100% transparency regarding how data is used. Retailers are informed about the specific uses of their data and can control who they share it with and what data is shared.
- Compliance with Privacy Laws:
- Consumer Privacy and Protection Laws: UQube Pharma ensures compliance with all relevant consumer privacy and protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA. This includes encrypting all data using AES 256-bit encryption and controlling site access through IP allow and block lists.
Data Portability
Data portability is a key aspect of UQube Pharma's data management strategy:
- Structured and Machine-Readable Format:
- Data Portability Rights: In compliance with GDPR, UQube Pharma ensures that personal data can be provided to the data subject in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. This facilitates the transfer of data to other systems or services as required by the data subject.
- APIs and Data Integration:
- APIs for Data Transfer: UQube Pharma uses APIs to facilitate the seamless transfer and integration of data between different systems. This ensures that data can be easily moved and utilized across various platforms and applications.