I recently went to my local physician's office and they told me that their new policy is that they require a photocopy of everyone's driver's license. Do we legally HAVE to give them a copy or can we simply say no?
2006-09-06 08:55:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Legally they don't have to provide you with a service. So if you refuse to comply, they can ask you to find a new doctor. What do you care? Just let them make a copy of your ID.
2006-09-06 08:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a whole thing of law and ethics when you become employed at a company. When someone is hired, they have to sign off saying they will not use your information for personal gain. If they do, they will be fired and prosecuted. Thats just common sense for employers. What you should do is not be so paranoid. I work for a huge insurance company and I really could care less about using all the SSN and other personal info I see daily.
2016-03-27 00:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been do a Dr's office that didn't require a copy of my insurance card and my Driver's license. They didn't require a copy of my husband's though. I believe they need it to provide to the insurance company as proof of identity.
If you say no, they don't have to provide you services.
2006-09-06 09:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless it is an emergency room, Yes they have the right to insist on a copy. You dont have to give it to them, but they can refuse to see you too.
2006-09-06 08:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by roamin70 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's all about identity theft, so get off your high horse and let them have a copy. It's the same reason why banks ask for a fingerprint when you cash a check....better safe than sorry.
2006-09-06 08:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Because they are offering to a provide a service, and they have the right to set pretty much any requirements they want on that service.
2006-09-06 08:57:39 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's proof of identity. Show it to them, but they shouldn't need an actual copy of it - only need a copy of your insurance card.
2006-09-06 08:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by daydreamr68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can say no, but they can refuse to treat you. They need to do this to prevent insurance fraud.
2006-09-06 08:57:39 · answer #8 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about legally, but if it's their policy, they can refuse to treat u.
2006-09-06 08:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by lady sixx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so!
2006-09-06 09:00:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋