15˚MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PRIVACY Flashcards
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PRIVACY IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS?
a) To diagnose medical conditions
b) To protect the personal information of clients
c) To increase the financial efficiency
d) To reduce the amount of paperwork
CORRECT ANSWER: D
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A KEY COMPONENT OF DATA PRIVACY?
a) Sharing client information freely
b) Ensuring data is only accessible to authorized personnel
c) Keeping data collection methods secret
d) Using paper records exclusively
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHAT DOES CONFIDENTIALITY MEAN IN THE CONTEXT OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS?
a) Sharing client information with friends
b) Keeping client information private and secure
c) Posting client progress on social media
d) Discussing client details in public
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHICH LAW PRIMARILY GOVERNS THE CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY OF HEALTH INFORMATION IN THE UNITED STATES?
a) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
b) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
c) FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
d) FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)
CORRECT ANSWER: A
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO OBTAIN INFORMED CONSENT BEFORE SHARING CLIENT DATA?
a) To comply with financial regulations
b) To ensure clients are aware and approve of how their information will be used
c) To reduce the workload of behavior analysts
d) To simplify the data collection process
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF PROTECTING DATA PRIVACY?
a) Leaving client files on a desk overnight
b) Using encrypted digital records
c) Sharing passwords with colleagues
d) Discussing client cases in public areas
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHAT IS THE CONSEQUENCE OF FAILING TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS?
a) Increased efficiency
b) Potential legal action and loss of trust
c) Reduced need for data collection
d) Improved client outcomes
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE DONE TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY DURING DATA REPORTING?
a) Using client initials or codes instead of full names
b) Including detailed client histories
c) Sharing reports with unauthorized individuals
d) Posting reports online
CORRECT ANSWER: A
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF ENCRYPTION IN MAINTAINING DATA PRIVACY?
a) It makes data entry faster
b) It secures data by making it accessible only to authorized users
c) It simplifies data analysis
d) It reduces the amount of data collected
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHY SHOULD BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS USE SECURE METHODS FOR STORING CLIENT DATA?
a) To increase the number of interventions
b) To protect client information from unauthorized access
c) To create more work for themselves
d) To comply with dietary regulations
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES HELPS ENSURE CONFIDENTIALITY DURING CLIENT COMMUNICATION?
a) Discussing client details in a busy office
b) Using private and secure communication channels
c) Sharing client information via unsecured email
d) Talking about clients in public places
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF A DATA BREACH OCCURS?
a) Ignore it and hope it doesn’t happen again
b) Report it immediately and take steps to mitigate any harm
c) Share the details with unauthorized personnel
d) Post about it on social media
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHICH DOCUMENT SHOULD DETAIL HOW CLIENT INFORMATION IS PROTECTED AND MANAGED?
a) Client’s medical record
b) Confidentiality agreement
c) Dietary plan
d) Financial report
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LIMIT ACCESS TO CLIENT DATA?
a) To ensure only authorized personnel can view or handle the data
b) To increase the number of people involved in the case
c) To simplify the intervention process
d) To create more paperwork
CORRECT ANSWER: A
HOW OFTEN SHOULD CONFIDENTIALITY POLICIES BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED?
a) Never
b) Only when a breach occurs
c) Regularly, to ensure they remain effective and up to date
d) Every ten years
CORRECT ANSWER: C
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF USING PSEUDONYMS OR CODES IN CLIENT RECORDS?
a) To make records more complicated
b) To protect the client’s identity
c) To increase the amount of data collected
d) To reduce the need for data entry
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHICH ACTION CAN HELP PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO DIGITAL CLIENT RECORDS?
a) Sharing passwords with trusted colleagues
b) Using strong, unique passwords and changing them regularly
c) Leaving computers unlocked
d) Storing passwords in visible locations
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT?
a) Details about the client’s financial status
b) Guidelines for protecting client information and consequences of breaches
c) The client’s full medical history
d) A list of all client behaviors
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHY IS TRAINING ON CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PRIVACY IMPORTANT FOR STAFF?
a) To increase the complexity of data recording
b) To ensure they understand and adhere to policies protecting client information
c) To create financial incentives
d) To reduce the need for supervision
CORRECT ANSWER: B
WHAT IS ONE METHOD OF ENSURING PHYSICAL RECORDS ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?
a) Storing them in a locked cabinet
b) Leaving them on a desk
c) Sharing them with unauthorized personnel
d) Keeping them in an open, accessible area
CORRECT ANSWER: A
