Identify types of data and applicable laws in human services.

Identification should include

• data such as social security numbers
• laws such as HIPAA.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• Why is it important to safeguard personal data in human services?
• What laws protect personal data in human services?

Communication

• When is it appropriate to communicate personal data in human services?
• What laws apply when communicating patient data in the human services industry?

Leadership

• What criteria should be followed when using a patient’s personal information?
• What is the protocol when patient data is breached?

Management

• What management procedures help protect patient data?
• What resources help identify applicable laws in human services?