Privacy Quiz - Questions

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1. A DHS client should not be asked to sign a blank authorization form.
   
   True or False?
   
   
   
2. It is okay to fax a client-signed Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Information form to the record holder.
   
   True or False?
   
   
   
3. The federal HIPAA Privacy Rule is the most stringent (strict) privacy law we need to consider when making a decision about use or disclosure of confidential information.
   
   True or False?
   
   
   
4. Which of the following disclosures can NOT be made without an authorization signed by the client?
   1. reporting child abuse
   2. response to court orders
   3. request for alcohol/drug treatment records
   4. reporting fraud or abuse of public funds
   
   
   
5. The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires that the DHS Notice of Privacy Practices (form #2090) be given to all of our contracted partners and providers.
   
   True or False?
   
   
   
6. The term “Phishing” is most closely associated with:
   1. catching something for dinner
   2. identity theft
   3. computer viruses
   4. water purification
   
   
   
7. Which of the following scenarios are considered reportable (to the Information Security Office) privacy incidents?
   1. confidential or protected documents not disposed of properly
   2. theft of documents or computer equipment containing confidential client information
   3. misdirected email message containing confidential client information
   4. all of the above
   
   
   
8. Documents containing confidential information are to be recycled in the box or container under your desk. 
   
   True or False?
   
   
   
9. The term “Hover Bubble” is most closely associated with:
   1. helicopters
   2. chewing gum
   3. micromanagers
   4. GroupWise email addresses
   
   
   
10. Email messages are exempt from disclosure in a public records request.
    
    True or False?
    
    

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