Legal

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-01-15

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1. Introduction

Dr Neser Practice ("we", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

2. Information we collect

We collect personal information you provide when booking an appointment, registering as a patient, or contacting us — including name, contact details, ID number, medical aid details, and clinical information relevant to your care.

3. How we use your information

  • To provide medical care and administrative support
  • To bill medical aids and process payments
  • To communicate about appointments and results
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (HPCSA, POPIA)

4. Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We share it only with authorised parties such as your medical aid, referred specialists, laboratories, and where required by law.

5. Retention

Clinical records are kept for the periods required by the HPCSA and applicable South African law.

6. Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements) by contacting us at kzn@drneser.co.za.

7. Contact

Any privacy concerns or requests may be directed to the Information Officer at kzn@drneser.co.za or 031 916 3300.