Privacy and Confidentiality in Psychology

These flashcards cover the key vocabulary terms and definitions relating to privacy and confidentiality as discussed in the ethical principles of psychologists.

4.01 Maintain Confidentiality

primary obligation and take reasonable precautions to protect confidential information obtained through or stored in any medium and recognize that the extent and limits of confidentiality may be regulated by law or established by institutional rules or professional or scientific relationship

4.02 Limits of Confidentiality

psychologists discuss with persons the relevant limits of confidentiality and the foreseeable uses of the information generated through their psychological activities. (b) discussion takes place at the beginning and as new circumstances arise (c ) psychologists how offer services electronically inform clients/patients of the risks to privacy and limits of confidentiality.

4.03 Recording

Before recording the voices or images of individuals to whom they provide services, psychologists obtain permission from all such persons or their legal representatives.

4.04 Minimizing Intrusion on Privacy

only describe in reports or oral information what is relevant to the purpose

4.05 Disclosures

Psychologists may disclose confidential information with the appropriate consent; can disclose without consent when allowed by law: 1) for professional services 2) professional consultant 3) protect individuals from harm 4) obtain payment, only disclose minimum amount of information necessary for purpose

4.06 Consultations

psychologists must not disclose identifiable information about clients during professional consultations unless consent is obtained. only disclose information necessary for consultation purpose.

4.07 Didactic Use of Confidential Information

psychologists do not disclose confidential, personally identifiable information within their writings, lectures, or other public media unless (1) they take reasonable steps to disguise the person or organization, (2) the person or organization has consented in writing, or (3) there is legal authorization for doing so.