Privacy statement

Version: January 2026

At Novio Oogzorg we value your privacy. This privacy statement explains which personal data we process, why we process it and how we protect it.


1. Who are we?

Novio Oogzorg
Groenestraat 294
Nijmegen

info@novio-oogzorg.nl
www.novio-oogzorg.nl


2. Which personal data do we process?

To provide optometric care we process, among other things:

  • Name, address and town

  • Date of birth

  • Phone number and email address

  • Citizen service number (BSN) (where legally required for healthcare claims)

  • Details of your GP or medical specialist (if applicable)

  • Health insurance details

  • Medical data from optometric examinations

  • Notes on your health and medical history


3. Why do we process this data?

We process your data to:

  • carry out optometric examinations and eye care

  • assess and monitor your eye health

  • schedule and confirm appointments

  • submit claims to health insurers

  • meet legal obligations, such as record keeping and retention periods


4. Legal basis for processing

We process your data on the basis of:

  • consent when you share data with us voluntarily

  • a treatment agreement for providing care

  • legal obligations, such as the Dutch WGBO and Wkkgz acts

  • legitimate interest, for example to improve the quality of our services


5. Security and retention

Your data is stored in a secure patient record. Only authorised staff have access to your data.

We use secure systems and connections to protect your data.

By law, medical records are kept for at least 20 years.


6. Sharing data with third parties

We only share your data when necessary for providing care, for example:

  • with your GP or medical specialist (with your consent)

  • with health insurers for claims

  • with IT suppliers for secure storage of patient data

With these parties we always conclude data processing agreements .


7. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • view your data

  • have your data corrected

  • object to processing

  • request transfer of your data

  • file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

You can send a request to info@novio-oogzorg.nl. We respond within 30 days.

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