Module 1 - FIP Principles

Question 1

Accountability

Answer 1

Privacy officer

Question 2

Identifying purpose

Answer 2

Brochure given to patient outlining why the information is being collected

Question 3

Consent

Answer 3

Includes understanding why the information is being collected

Question 4

Limiting Collection

Answer 4

Information to be used for stated uses

Question 5

Limit Use; Disclosure; Retention

Answer 5

Personal information to be kept for a minimum period of time

Question 6

Accuracy

Answer 6

Permits correction of the information

Question 7

Safeguards

Answer 7

Confidentiality agreements

Question 8

Openness

Answer 8

Transparency

Question 9

Individual Access

Answer 9

Patient to provide enough information so their request can be fulfilled

Question 10

Challenging compliance

Answer 10

Complaint procedure

Question 11

Confidential agreements

Answer 11

Safeguards

Question 12

Permits correction of the information

Answer 12

Accuracy

Question 13

Privacy Officer

Answer 13

Accountability

Question 14

Complaint procedure

Answer 14

Challenging compliance

Question 15

Includes understanding why the information is being collected

Answer 15

Consent

Question 16

Transparency

Answer 16

Openness

Question 17

Information to be used for stated uses

Answer 17

Limiting Collection

Question 18

Brochure given to patient outlining why the information is being collected

Answer 18

Identifying Purpose

Question 19

Patient to provide enough information so their request can be fulfilled

Answer 19

Individual Access

Question 20

Reason to collect the personal information

Answer 20

Identifying Purpose

Question 21

Need to obtain patient consent if information previously collected is to be used for a NEW purpose other than direct patient care

Answer 21

Identifying Purpose

Question 22

The organization is responsible for all personal information under its control

Answer 22

Accountability

Question 23

Knowledge and Consent of the individual are required with a few exceptions: a minor, seriously ill, mentally incapacitated, or for legal or security reasons

Answer 23

Consent

Question 24

it can be given by completing a form, use of a check box, verbal or at the time the individual uses the product or service.

Answer 24

Consent

Question 25

Personal info collected is limited to the reasons needed by the organization and in legislation

Answer 25

Limiting Collection

Question 26

To be collected by fair and legal means

Answer 26

Limiting Collection

Question 27

Personal information is to be used solely for why it was collected

Answer 27

Limiting Use, disclosure and Retention

Question 28

Personal information will be kept only as long as necessary, for the main purpose, and as required by law (usually 1 year under FIPPA)

Answer 28

Limiting Use, disclosure and Retention

Question 29

There are established procedures and guidelines for destroying no longer required personal information. Burning, shredding, erasing, etc.,

Answer 29

Limited Use, disclosure and Retention

Question 30

Keep personal information accurate, complete and current in order to fulfill purposes and to ensure that inappropriate decisions are not made regarding an individual

Answer 30

Accuracy

Question 31

Allows for information to be corrected

Answer 31

Accuracy

Question 32

Personal information shall be protected against theft, loss, unauthorized access, disclosure copying use, or modification.

Answer 32

Safeguards

Question 33

Policies and procedures relating to the personal information management can be readily available to the individual (brochures, mailouts, toll free number)

Answer 33

Openness

Question 34

When requested by an individual, he/she will be told of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information and given access to it.

Answer 34

Individual Access

Question 35

Individuals can challenge the accuracy and completeness and have it amended as appropriate.

Answer 35

Individual Access

Question 36

Reasons for denial shall be told to the individual upon request

Answer 36

Individual Access

Question 37

30 working days in B.C. is a reasonable response time, and make it presentable so it's understood

Answer 37

Individual Access

Question 38

An organization must have procedures in place to receive and respond to complaints and inquiries.

Answer 38

Challenging Compliance

Question 39

Any organization must notify an individual who makes inquiries or complaints about its existence.

Answer 39

Challenging compliance