I have an allergist appointment tomorrow. The receptionist left me a voicemail yesterday reminding me of my appointment and to say that, Oh, by the way, they would need to photocopy my driver's license.
I refused, saying that if they want to do that, I will cancel my appointment. I received a call back saying that since I am an established patient, they won't need that.
Established or not, I will not allow a doctor's office to photocopy my ID. Nor will I give my phone number to some random cashier at Sears or wherever. Ironically, the doctor's office request is part of the Red Flag Identity Theft Rule. Where does the request for personally identifiable information stop?
I'm fine if the clinic wants to SEE my ID; I am NOT fine if they want to take a photocopy of it and keep it in their computer. This is counter-productive to protecting identity.
I have an allergist appointment tomorrow. The receptionist left me a voicemail yesterday reminding me of my appointment and to say that, Oh, by the way, they would need to photocopy my driver's license.
ReplyDeleteI refused, saying that if they want to do that, I will cancel my appointment. I received a call back saying that since I am an established patient, they won't need that.
Established or not, I will not allow a doctor's office to photocopy my ID. Nor will I give my phone number to some random cashier at Sears or wherever. Ironically, the doctor's office request is part of the Red Flag Identity Theft Rule. Where does the request for personally identifiable information stop?
Could have sworn Ajai posted a comment here...
ReplyDeleteHe did...
ReplyDeleteYeah, I sometimes remove them when I later don't like it.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever gone to retreive personal information from a clinic and have them NOT ID you? That would mean anyone could pick it up.
But that's a different story. It seems more an more necessary to have identification wherever one goes.
grrr....I meant 'retrieve.'
ReplyDeleteI do have to agree with Ajai on this.
ReplyDeleteAnother good reason would be that there are at least 5 people in Linn and Benton County with the same name as I have.
I want them to make sure it's me before they treat me.
I'm fine if the clinic wants to SEE my ID; I am NOT fine if they want to take a photocopy of it and keep it in their computer. This is counter-productive to protecting identity.
ReplyDeleteI'd agree with that. I'd also hope they wouldn't charge for the copy.
ReplyDeleteI agree with that too Vicki.
ReplyDeleteVicki = Vicky. Sorry
ReplyDeleteThat's ok, I'm not that particular about the spelling of my name.
ReplyDeleteThe CIA/NSA/FBI/NWO/Right Wing anyone(s) will get it either way... You know, with the Patriot Act... :)
ReplyDeleteAll kidding aside, I agree with ya Vicky...
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