Privacy and Confidentiality (Australia)
How do you deal with personal information in the course of your work in lawful and ethical ways. This practice quiz covers the importance of confidentiality, consent, safeguarding personal information and when it may be necessary to share personal information without consent.
What You'll Learn
This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.
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Maintaining Confidentiality in Practice
Practical strategies for protecting client information in everyday situations including public spaces, social media, working with interpreters, and accessing only necessary records.
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Informed Consent and Transparency with Clients
Best practices for informing clients about who can access their records, the limits of confidentiality, and when information may need to be disclosed to others.
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Security of Personal Information
Ways to keep personal information safe and secure.
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Information Sharing
Circumstances in which it may be necessary and is lawful to share personal information about a person without their consent.