Legal

Privacy policy

How we handle your personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and how to request access to records under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).

Who we are

Lonehill Orthodontics, the practice of Dr Rashid Essop, Specialist Orthodontist (HPCSA DP0093483), Block C, Lonehill Office Park, 4 Lone Close, Lonehill Boulevard, Lonehill, Sandton, 2191. We are the responsible party for the personal information collected through this website and in the practice.

What we collect, and why

Contact details when you phone, WhatsApp or email us, so that we can respond and manage appointments. Clinical records, photographs, x-rays and 3D scans, because we cannot diagnose or treat without them. Payment and medical aid details, to administer accounts and help you apply for authorisation.

We collect nothing we do not need, and we do not sell or share your information for marketing.

Who sees it

The clinical team treating you. Your referring dentist, where you were referred, as part of joined-up care. Your medical aid, only for authorisation and claims you ask us to process. Service providers who help run the practice, under confidentiality obligations. Nobody else, unless the law requires it.

How long we keep it

Clinical records are retained as required by the HPCSA and applicable health law, and securely destroyed thereafter.

Your rights

You may ask what personal information we hold about you, ask for corrections, object to processing, or lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (inforeg.org.za). To request access to records under PAIA, contact the practice in writing and we will provide the prescribed forms and assistance.

Information officer

Dr Rashid Essop. Phone 010 007 2356 or email reception@modernsmile.co.za, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

This page is a plain-language summary drafted for design purposes. Have it reviewed against the practice’s registered POPIA manual and PAIA manual before publishing.