Probably wouldn’t hurt - it seems they often just want an official-looking number to put into a system, and the ID number might work for that. I had one of those before getting an ARC as well, and it did come in handy from time to time.
i got one when i needed to open a bank account, ive long since misplaced the piece of paper it came on. would have to go to immigration and apply again
so im right. 肖像權 applies in this case as the photograph was taken without my permission and possibly to be used against me in a negative way.
For true legal advice, consult a lawyer. Mine has said it’s legal. I will go with what he says.
I’ve recorded people in public and sued with the evidence from my recordings. They lost.
然而基於人群共處相互容忍之必要及社會之利益，肖像權雖受保護，但依《民法》第195條第1項之規定，肖像權必須受侵害情節重大才能請求損害賠償。
拍照行為本身可能已構成對他人肖像權之侵害，並不是沒有把照片公開、傳播或作為商業用途就不成立侵害行為，不過即使有構成侵害行為
若拍攝他人照片和公益有關，也可作為侵害肖像權的免責事由
Right. So… If what I did was illegal, the evidence would have been thrown out.
Anyways, this is off topic and I excuse myself from further discussion because I have a lawyer
You can get a number from NIA. Same document you use to open a bank account. I’m not sure if they would accept that but the number on the paper would be the right format.
…or just leave a one star Google review and find yourself a better ob-gyn.
So plus one. things being righted. Hope you came out of this with more respect for taiwan, i sure would.
I go with my tw gf to her visits , im same as op, they said i couldnt come in, my gf yelled at the man and he just let me walk in with her… yes they want a tracking number which i have but didnt bring to the hospital…
i think its a normal issue when typical id is not presented. Next visit i will bring my “ record of number’ to help the old man grant me access
Good to remember they are just people doing a job and most likely with little instruction. They are told only let people in with id. People paid very little to sit in a chair and check cards all day migh not be the most “think outside the box type”, so its worth being calm but absolutely confident of your getting in. They likely just dont get it.
A violation of your privacy “without reason” is illegal. See Chapter 28 of the Criminal Code.
It sounds like it, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they claimed they had to do it for security purposes because the CCTV cameras in the hospital are unreliable, or something. 
Like Marco said though, get (proper) legal advice.
A security guard taking the picture of a person who has been denied entry but who refuses to leave would probably be seen as reasonable unless they plaster it on social media with some outrageous caption.
That’s not the hill to die on here. You need to get in the hospital. Obtain an ID number or shop for a place that will let you in.
I hope that doesn’t mean you cussed at them or insulted them. That could get you into legal trouble…especially now that they have your photo…
Thats the Taiwan I love. People can be as rude as they want to you and cause a scene but if you finally snap and flip them off the police will be all over that.
Personally I’d tell the security guard to please call the cops and then wait. Chances are they would let you in to avoid all the mafan.
So if I were to walk into some hospitals, in Taiwan, without an ID, but showed them I’ve got plenty of cash to cover the expenses they might still refuse to admit me???
depends on your symptoms, maybe. Some hospitals now refuse walk-in patients. They request pre-registration/appointment.
I seriously doubt you’d have an issue if you had an appointment or clearly needed emergency treatment. You should take ID of course, whether that’s your ARC or NHI card or passport, but I imagine a photo of one of those on your phone would suffice if necessary, and they’d find a way to make it work. No need to make up hypothetical situations to be offended by. OP was going as a non-essential visitor.
I guess if someone dying is walking in a hospital, they may do something before they check the person’s ID or money.
I concur. 
Legally or in practice?
Considering the current situation, I really don’t know for either.
I believe in standing up for your rights and calling the CDC and the leadership team of the hospital, etc, etc, etc but my suggestion was purely based upon the current situation, which is not an emergency but really, really important. He should consider himself fortunate that he discovered this now instead of when his wife was in labor.