Accessing someone’s address from their insurance policy number without their consent is typically not legally permissible. Insurance companies are bound by privacy laws and regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the U.S. and similar data protection laws in other jurisdictions. These laws restrict the sharing of personal information, including addresses, unless the disclosure fits within specific exceptions, such as a valid legal request (e.g., court order or subpoena), the policyholder’s consent, or specific insurance-related transactions.
Insurance policies contain sensitive personal information and are therefore protected by strict privacy rules meant to safeguard individuals’ data from unauthorized access and misuse. If you need to obtain someone’s address for legitimate or legal reasons, consider requesting the information directly from the individual or seek a legal route, such as obtaining a court order if the situation warrants it. Always ensure that any steps taken comply with relevant privacy laws and ethical guidelines.
