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Clinic demands my address and phone number - can I refuse? [Australia] (aussie.zone)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by whacking7436@aussie.zone to c/privacy@lemmy.world
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Went to a new clinic today. They asked for my residential address and said they don't use email, just phone number for contact. I'm uncomfortable giving out my real details.

A couple of questions:

  • Can they refuse to treat me if I don't provide an address?
  • Can they refuse to treat me if I don't provide a phone number?
  • Can they refuse to treat me if I insist to provide an email instead of a phone number?

Keen to hear what others in Aus do. Thanks.

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[โ€“] voxel@feddit.org 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It would be helpful if you would put in the title and description in which jurisdiction you live in.