LEGAL · UPDATED 18 JANUARY 2023
Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement
This statement explains which personal information ADS Vitality records, why it is used, how long it is kept, and the rights you have over your data.
This statement explains which personal information ADS Vitality records, why it is used, how long it is kept, and the rights you have over your data.
Who is responsible for your data
Who is responsible for your data
ADS Vitality, located at Laan van Meerdervoort 106A, 2517 AS The Hague, is responsible for processing the personal data described in this statement. Therapist: Adriano Dos Santos. Telephone: +31 6 810 324 99. Email: info@adsvitality.com.
ADS Vitality, located at Laan van Meerdervoort 106A, 2517 AS The Hague, is responsible for processing the personal data described in this statement. Therapist: Adriano Dos Santos. Telephone: +31 6 810 324 99. Email: info@adsvitality.com.
Practice registrations
Practice registrations
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 89706463. AGB code practice: on request. AGB code healthcare provider: on request. RBCZ: 220538R. NWP: 2223. Mbog: 1650 TL. ESIM: ESIM_162.
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 89706463. AGB code practice: on request. AGB code healthcare provider: on request. RBCZ: 220538R. NWP: 2223. Mbog: 1650 TL. ESIM: ESIM_162.
Information that may be recorded
Information that may be recorded
When treatment begins, the practitioner may record your name, address, telephone number, email address and date of birth; details of your general practitioner and other relevant practitioners; health information such as dietary habits, complaints and the course of therapy; and relevant medical information, laboratory results or records from other practitioners.
When treatment begins, the practitioner may record your name, address, telephone number, email address and date of birth; details of your general practitioner and other relevant practitioners; health information such as dietary habits, complaints and the course of therapy; and relevant medical information, laboratory results or records from other practitioners.
Why this information is used
Why this information is used
In addition to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Medical Treatment Contracts Act (WGBO), the professional code of the practitioner’s professional association and RBCZ requirements apply. Personal data is recorded to provide and document care, communicate with you and relevant care providers where permitted, and administer invoices and the practice.
In addition to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Medical Treatment Contracts Act (WGBO), the professional code of the practitioner’s professional association and RBCZ requirements apply. Personal data is recorded to provide and document care, communicate with you and relevant care providers where permitted, and administer invoices and the practice.
1. File obligation
1. File obligation
Under the WGBO, the practitioner is required to keep a medical file that records the progress of treatment. The file contains notes about your health, examinations and treatments, and information needed for your treatment. Information may be requested from another care provider only with your explicit permission. File information may also be used to inform other care providers when therapy is completed or a referral is made, to support observation during the practitioner’s absence, for anonymous peer review, and for financial administration. Any other use will be explained to you first and requires your explicit permission.
Under the WGBO, the practitioner is required to keep a medical file that records the progress of treatment. The file contains notes about your health, examinations and treatments, and information needed for your treatment. Information may be requested from another care provider only with your explicit permission. File information may also be used to inform other care providers when therapy is completed or a referral is made, to support observation during the practitioner’s absence, for anonymous peer review, and for financial administration. Any other use will be explained to you first and requires your explicit permission.
2. Retention period
2. Retention period
The privacy statement supplied by ADS Vitality states that medical records are retained for 15 years from the date each item of information is recorded. The period may be longer when necessary for treatment, for example in the case of chronic illness. For minors, the 15-year period begins at age eighteen.
The privacy statement supplied by ADS Vitality states that medical records are retained for 15 years from the date each item of information is recorded. The period may be longer when necessary for treatment, for example in the case of chronic illness. For minors, the 15-year period begins at age eighteen.
3. Professional confidentiality
3. Professional confidentiality
The practitioner has a duty of confidentiality under the applicable professional code and statutory medical confidentiality requirements.
The practitioner has a duty of confidentiality under the applicable professional code and statutory medical confidentiality requirements.
4. Minors
4. Minors
Under the patient rights set out in the WGBO, a competent minor between 12 and 16 years of age and their parent or parents share authority. Parents of minors up to age 16 have co-decision rights regarding treatment and, when linked to that right, may receive information and access the file. Access may be limited when the practitioner believes exercising a patient right would be contrary to the patient’s interests. Competent patients aged 12 and older may themselves consent to a breach of confidentiality.
Under the patient rights set out in the WGBO, a competent minor between 12 and 16 years of age and their parent or parents share authority. Parents of minors up to age 16 have co-decision rights regarding treatment and, when linked to that right, may receive information and access the file. Access may be limited when the practitioner believes exercising a patient right would be contrary to the patient’s interests. Competent patients aged 12 and older may themselves consent to a breach of confidentiality.
5. Sharing information with third parties
5. Sharing information with third parties
When the situation requires it, the practitioner may seek advice or clarification from third parties such as laboratories. These parties may receive identifiable information and client results at the practitioner’s specific request. They are bound by professional confidentiality and a processing agreement governing how customer data is handled.
When the situation requires it, the practitioner may seek advice or clarification from third parties such as laboratories. These parties may receive identifiable information and client results at the practitioner’s specific request. They are bound by professional confidentiality and a processing agreement governing how customer data is handled.
6. Privacy on the care invoice
6. Privacy on the care invoice
A care invoice may contain the information requested by a health insurer so that you can submit the invoice: your name and address, customer number and/or date of birth, the treatment date, and a short description of the treatment.
A care invoice may contain the information requested by a health insurer so that you can submit the invoice: your name and address, customer number and/or date of birth, the treatment date, and a short description of the treatment.
Your rights
Your rights
You may request access to and a copy of your file at any time. Unless you request another method, the file will be sent by email. You may ask for data to be corrected, withdraw consent where applicable, or request deletion where the law permits. You also have the rights provided by the GDPR, including the right to object to or restrict certain processing and to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
You may request access to and a copy of your file at any time. Unless you request another method, the file will be sent by email. You may ask for data to be corrected, withdraw consent where applicable, or request deletion where the law permits. You also have the rights provided by the GDPR, including the right to object to or restrict certain processing and to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Questions
Questions
If you have questions about this statement or how ADS Vitality handles your information, contact info@adsvitality.com.
If you have questions about this statement or how ADS Vitality handles your information, contact info@adsvitality.com.
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