This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access it. Please review it carefully.

Your Protected Health Information (PHI) includes personally identifiable details about your health, testing, and payment. Swift DNA is legally required to protect your PHI and provide this Notice outlining our privacy practices — including when and why we may use or disclose your information.

We will only use or disclose the minimum necessary PHI except as outlined here. This Notice may be updated from time to time; the latest version will always be posted at www.swift-dna.com. You may also request a printed copy by mail or during your appointment.

Uses & Disclosures That Do Not Require Your Consent

We may use or disclose your PHI without written authorization for:

Treatment: To coordinate care with healthcare providers and labs.

Payment: For billing and payment processing.

Healthcare Operations: Includes quality improvement, staff training, and appointment coordination.

As Required by Law: Such as court orders, law enforcement, or mandated reporting.

Public Health: For disease control or prevention.

Health Oversight: For audits, investigations, or inspections by health authorities.

Death-Related Purposes: To coroners, funeral directors, or medical examiners.

Approved Research: When reviewed and approved by a designated ethics committee.

Threat Prevention: To prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety.

Government Functions: For military, security, or correctional purposes.

Workers’ Compensation: As permitted by applicable laws.

Fundraising: We may contact you using limited demographic info (you may opt out).

Uses & Disclosures Where You May Object

We may disclose certain PHI unless you object:

Patient Directories: Your name and general condition may be shared with visitors or clergy (not typical for DNA testing).

Involvement in Your Care: To family or others involved in your care, including in emergencies or disaster relief efforts.

Uses & Disclosures That Require Written Consent

The following uses require your signed authorization, which you may revoke in writing at any time:

Marketing or Promotional Use (not applicable at Swift DNA unless you opt in).

Psychotherapy Notes (if applicable).

Research Participation (only if voluntary).

Any other disclosures not described in this Notice.

Your Rights Regarding PHI

You have the right to:

Access your PHI and obtain a copy (with limited exceptions).

Request corrections to your records.

Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures (though we may not be required to agree).

Choose how we contact you (e.g., phone, email, mail).

Receive an accounting of disclosures made in the past six years (upon request).

Be notified of a breach involving your PHI.

Request a paper copy of this Notice at any time.

How to File a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:

Privacy Officer: Jonitress Jones
📧 Email: customerservice@swift-dna.com
📬 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1057, Columbus, TX 78934

Or file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20201
📞 1-877-696-6775
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Legal Business Information:
Swift DNA is a registered DBA of Endowed and Enlightened LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company. All services are provided under this legal entity.

HIPAA Acknowledgment & Authorization for DNA Testing

By using Swift DNA’s services, you acknowledge that you have been offered access to this Notice and agree to the privacy practices described. No signature is required during booking or on our website.

Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Information

I authorize Swift DNA to:

Collect my buccal swab sample.

Use and disclose my PHI and genetic information as needed to complete DNA testing.

Share results with authorized labs, providers, and parties involved in the testing process.

Communicate results to me through secure and reasonable means.

This authorization remains valid unless revoked in writing. Any revocation does not affect disclosures already made.

For general data handling outside of health information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.