It is the policy of Secova to comply with the regulations stipulated in HIPAA, SB 168 and Civil Code section 1798.85(a). Secova’s Privacy Protection policy includes physical information access, posted information, print, facsimiles, electronic communications, telephone exchanges, and mail. This policy covers all Social Security Numbers, medical records and other individually identifiable health information held or disclosed by a covered entity, in any form, whether communicated electronically, on paper, or orally. Secova considers maintaining the security and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Social Security Numbers (SSN) a matter of its highest priority. The following conditions apply to all those having access to Protected Health Information and Social Security Numbers. Secova establishes policies, practices, and standards in order to comply with various federal and state regulations.

1. Security of Your PII on https://ielect.secova.com

a) We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that restrict access to your personal information. Our online environment uses industry leading security technologies including layered security and access controls.

b) These safeguards are reviewed and may be adjusted in response to advances in technology and the latest security threats.

a) Secova uses first-party cookies. Cookies are small text files sent by a Web site server to your Web browser and stored on your computer. The use of cookies helps us understand how you are using our Web site. They allow us to improve the security, content, navigation and functionality of the Web site. Additionally, we use cookies on our Web sites and the sites on which we advertise to track advertising performance and to collect aggregate data on Web page viewing. Cookies are not used to collect or disseminate any personal information.

b) You can manage the placement of cookies on your computer through the features found in most Internet browsers. You can also delete cookies that have already been placed on your computer. Consult the "Help" function of your browser to explore your options.

a) As you enter our Web site, we capture and retain the IP address of the device you are using, such as a personal computer or a handheld device.

b) The IP address is stored along with your login credentials to maintain an audit trail of your activities.

c) The information collected is used for security purposes only.

a) We provide links to other third-party Web sites to provide information that your employer thought might be of interest to you. These Web sites are directly related to your employer’s benefit offering.

b) When you select a link to a third-party site, you are subject to the privacy and security policies of the third party.