Confidentiality and Information Handling 1 Quiz Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. A client who gives consent to sharing their details can change their decision at anytime.1 True False Personal information should be discussed where it can be heard by public or third parties.1 True False It is everyone’s duty to protect clients receiving care and support, including their personal and private information.1 True False Data/information breaches can be severe with detrimental consequences for the client and provider.1 True False If someone is not able to make a decision due to their capacity, then consent is needed from whom? Choose one1 a legally appointed decision maker the care worker the case manager Before discussing or sharing a client’s private information, staff must: (choose one)1 have consent identify the need for sharing prevent accidental access by others all of the above Information handling is defined as the way information is managed in order to maintain confidentiality.1 True False Personal information can be discussed with authorised staff such as a case manager.1 True False Client’s files or folders should be:1 shared with third parties kept in open view kept closed and out of public view Private and confidential information should be protected from unauthorised access.1 True False Organ donation is considered sensitive information.1 True False Most personal information that you come across with a client requires no extra protection1 True False Information that is mentioned in passing or visible to someone passing by is called what? (Choose one)1 unsolicited information health information sensitive information Personal data contains information such as (choose one answer):1 name date of birth all of the above hair colour Before taking a photo or sharing information about clients, consent is needed.1 True False If an individual’s personal information is revealed unintentionally, what should be done? (Choose one)1 is no longer sensitive information can be shared with others must still be handled professionally and sensitively Back to: Confidentiality and Information Handling 1
