HIPAA Privacy Policy

Introduction

Lunettes du Monde Optometry is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients' health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of PHI:

• Personal identification information (name, address, date of birth, Social Security number)

• Medical history and treatment information

• Insurance information

• Billing and payment information

How We Use Your Information

We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

• Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.

• Payment: To obtain payment for the services we provide.

• Healthcare Operations: To support the business activities of our practice, such as quality assessment, employee reviews, training, and licensing.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your PHI:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of your health records.

• Right to Amend: You can request an amendment to your health records if you believe there is an error.

• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of the disclosures we have made of your PHI.

• Right to Request Restrictions: You can request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.

• Right to Request Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a certain way or at a certain location.

• Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice: You can request a paper copy of this notice at any time.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI. These measures include:

• Secure storage and disposal of records

• Access controls and authentication protocols

• Encryption of electronic PHI

• Regular training for employees on privacy and security practices

Sharing Your Information

We will not share your PHI without your written permission, except in the following circumstances:

• For Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations: As necessary for your care, payment, and our healthcare operations.

• As Required by Law: When disclosure is required by federal, state, or local law.

• Public Health Activities: For public health purposes, such as reporting diseases and adverse reactions.

• Law Enforcement: In response to a court order, subpoena, or other lawful request.

• Health Oversight Activities: For audits, investigations, and inspections by government agencies.

• To Avoid Harm: To prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of the public or another person.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on our website and update the policy’s effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information


If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Lunettes du Monde Optometry
Attn: Privacy Officer
1799 Fourth St, Ste E
Berkeley, CA 94710.
corner of 5th and Deleware St
Phone: (510) 559-8181
Email: lundumonde@gmail.com