The Privacy Act of 1974, Which Includes Provisions Affecting HR

question 80

Multiple Choice

The Privacy Act of 1974, which includes provisions affecting HR recordkeeping systems, applies only to_____.

• A) companies operating at the state level
• B) companies operating in the private sector
• C) agencies that are associated with the states where the law has been passed
• D) federal agencies and organizations supplying services to the federal government

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Definitions:

Physical Neglect

The failure to provide necessary care, such as food, clothing, shelter, or medical attention, resulting in harm or risk of harm.

DSM-5 Criteria

Diagnostic standards and criteria for mental disorders used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and a hypersensitivity to rejection.

Detachment

The emotional state of being aloof or uninvolved with other people or with one's own emotions.