Which of the Following Is True with Respect to Privacy

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to privacy law in Canada?

• A) Privacy protection is found primarily in the common law.
• B) Organizations in the private sector are subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act with respect to the personal information they collect.
• C) The power to enact privacy legislation has been exclusively granted to the federal government.
• D) Privacy laws are generally considered unnecessary because voluntary privacy protection has been so successful.
• E) The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is designed only to regulate the government in its collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

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Definitions:

Mental Health Professionals

Qualified individuals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors who provide services to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders.

Credentialling

The process of verifying the qualifications and professional credentials of healthcare professionals or institutions, often involving certification or licensing.

Psychological Disorders

Psychological disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life, leading to distress for the person experiencing them.

Etiologies

The study of the causes or origins of diseases and conditions, aiming to understand why a disease develops in a particular individual or context.