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Ethics of Privacy and Confidentiality

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What is the primary ethical principle that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of autonomy emphasizes the right of individuals to make decisions about their own lives, including how their personal information is used.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized privacy right in the United States?

  1. The right to be left alone

  2. The right to informational privacy

  3. The right to privacy in one's home

  4. The right to privacy in one's medical records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The right to be left alone is not a recognized privacy right in the United States. However, the other three options are all recognized privacy rights.

What is the primary ethical principle that governs the disclosure of confidential information?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Fidelity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethical principle of fidelity emphasizes the importance of keeping promises and maintaining trust. In the context of confidentiality, this means that confidential information should only be disclosed when it is necessary to do so and when the person who disclosed the information has consented to the disclosure.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized exception to the duty of confidentiality?

  1. To prevent harm to the client

  2. To comply with a court order

  3. To obtain payment for services rendered

  4. To protect the therapist from liability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Obtaining payment for services rendered is not a recognized exception to the duty of confidentiality. However, the other three options are all recognized exceptions.

What is the primary ethical principle that governs the use of personal information for research purposes?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ethical principle of beneficence emphasizes the importance of doing good and preventing harm. In the context of research, this means that researchers should only use personal information in a way that is likely to benefit the participants in the research.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information in research?

  1. Obtain informed consent from the participants

  2. Protect the privacy of the participants

  3. Use the information only for the purposes for which it was collected

  4. Destroy the information when it is no longer needed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Using the information only for the purposes for which it was collected is not a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information in research. However, the other three options are all recognized ethical guidelines.

What is the primary ethical principle that governs the use of personal information for marketing purposes?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ethical principle of autonomy emphasizes the right of individuals to make decisions about their own lives, including how their personal information is used. In the context of marketing, this means that marketers should only use personal information in a way that is consistent with the preferences of the individuals whose information is being used.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information for marketing purposes?

  1. Obtain informed consent from the individuals whose information is being used

  2. Use the information only for the purposes for which it was collected

  3. Protect the privacy of the individuals whose information is being used

  4. Destroy the information when it is no longer needed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Using the information only for the purposes for which it was collected is not a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information for marketing purposes. However, the other three options are all recognized ethical guidelines.

What is the primary ethical principle that governs the collection and use of personal information by government agencies?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethical principle of justice emphasizes the importance of fairness and equity. In the context of the collection and use of personal information by government agencies, this means that the government should only collect and use personal information in a way that is fair and equitable to all citizens.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized ethical guideline for the collection and use of personal information by government agencies?

  1. Collect only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is being collected

  2. Use the information only for the purposes for which it was collected

  3. Protect the privacy of the individuals whose information is being collected

  4. Destroy the information when it is no longer needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Collecting only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is being collected is not a recognized ethical guideline for the collection and use of personal information by government agencies. However, the other three options are all recognized ethical guidelines.

What is the primary ethical principle that governs the use of personal information by employers?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ethical principle of non-maleficence emphasizes the importance of avoiding harm. In the context of the use of personal information by employers, this means that employers should only use personal information in a way that is unlikely to harm their employees.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information by employers?

  1. Collect only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is being collected

  2. Use the information only for the purposes for which it was collected

  3. Protect the privacy of the employees whose information is being collected

  4. Destroy the information when it is no longer needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Collecting only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is being collected is not a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information by employers. However, the other three options are all recognized ethical guidelines.

What is the primary ethical principle that governs the use of personal information by financial institutions?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ethical principle of non-maleficence emphasizes the importance of avoiding harm. In the context of the use of personal information by financial institutions, this means that financial institutions should only use personal information in a way that is unlikely to harm their customers.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information by financial institutions?

  1. Collect only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is being collected

  2. Use the information only for the purposes for which it was collected

  3. Protect the privacy of the customers whose information is being collected

  4. Destroy the information when it is no longer needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Collecting only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is being collected is not a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information by financial institutions. However, the other three options are all recognized ethical guidelines.

What is the primary ethical principle that governs the use of personal information by healthcare providers?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ethical principle of beneficence emphasizes the importance of doing good and preventing harm. In the context of the use of personal information by healthcare providers, this means that healthcare providers should only use personal information in a way that is likely to benefit the patients whose information is being used.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information by healthcare providers?

  1. Collect only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is being collected

  2. Use the information only for the purposes for which it was collected

  3. Protect the privacy of the patients whose information is being collected

  4. Destroy the information when it is no longer needed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Collecting only the information that is necessary for the specific purpose for which it is being collected is not a recognized ethical guideline for the use of personal information by healthcare providers. However, the other three options are all recognized ethical guidelines.

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