What practice protects client privacy when handling records and information?

• A. Comply with privacy laws
• B. Share all records with staff indiscriminately
• C. Store passwords in a notebook
• D. Use unencrypted email for sensitive data

Answer: (A)

Protecting client privacy hinges on following privacy laws that govern how personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared. When you comply with these laws, you establish legitimate bases for handling data, enforce appropriate safeguards, limit access to those who need it, and implement consent, notification, and data minimization practices. This creates a lawful, consistent approach to confidentiality across all records and communications, reducing the risk of unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. The other options violate privacy principles: sharing records indiscriminately breaks confidentiality; storing passwords in a notebook is insecure; using unencrypted email for sensitive data exposes information to interception. So, complying with privacy laws is the foundational practice that protects client privacy in handling records and information.