How Does the Issue of Confidentiality Relate to Record Keeping

question 6

Multiple Choice

How does the issue of confidentiality relate to record keeping?

• A) As long as records are kept in a human service professional's office, confidentiality of such records has been established.
• B) Human service professionals protect the integrity, safety, and security of client records.
• C) All employees within a given agency have the right to examine the case records of any client of that agency. This is not a violation of confidentiality.
• D) It is a legal and ethical requirement that all case records be computerized and kept on a password-protected computer server.

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Auditor's Opinion

An assessment provided by an external auditor regarding the accuracy and completeness of a company's financial statements.

Annual Reports

Corporate documents that give a comprehensive summary of a company’s activities and financial performance over the preceding year.

SEC Statement

A financial disclosure or report mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission for public companies to provide information to investors.