Therap Developmental Disability Software's Privacy Policy Adheres to EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Set Forth by US Department of Commerce

Therap Services is compliant for collecting, using and retaining information for EU member countries

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Jan 17, 2017, 10:19 ET

WATERBURY, Conn., Jan. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Services, in collaboration with the Council of Better Business Bureau (BBB), has updated its privacy policy to reflect the transition to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework. According to BBB, the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework enables "U.S. businesses to receive and process personal data of individuals in EU and EAA countries and [helps] them comply with EU data protection requirements."

Therap has self-certified adhering to the Privacy Shield Principles of Notice, Choice, Accountability for Onward Transfer, Security, Data Integrity and Purpose Limitation, Access, and Recourse, Enforcement and Liability. By achieving self-certify compliance with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework, Therap continues to strive for technological excellence and commitment to privacy in ensuring data protection and security for users of its Intellectual and Developmental Disability software,

Therap is implemented on state-of the-art infrastructure, ensuring regular backups at geographically non-contiguous locations so that users benefit from a system that stores and protects data in a transparent and reliable manner. Therap improves communication within an agency so that support staff are aware of the overall progress and medical status of an individual. Therap understands that shared information should be accessed by the right people; this is done through setting appropriate privileges. Additionally, data exchange between an end user's browser and Therap is carried over encrypted channels.

About Therap

Therap's HIPAA, ARRA and HITECH compliant Developmental Disabilities software applications are widely used in home and community-based services (HCBS), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and other LTSS provider settings for documentation, communication and reporting. The web based system by Therap provides person centered planning and assists with case management and eligibility assessments for support providers and state organizations working with developmental disabilities. Secure applications offered by Therap include individual support modules such as incident reports, medication administration records (MAR),behavior tracking, case management, individual service plans and goal tracking, health records, supported employment notes, nursing notes and progress notes among others. Therap also offers staff support for employee training management by certified trainers, individual budgeting and work scheduling as well as billing solutions including service authorizations, attendance and Medicaid claim tracking modules.