1.0 Confidentiality

Question 1

Tenet: Interpreters adhere to standards of

Answer 1

confidential communication

Question 2

Guiding Principle: Part 1

Answer 2

Interpreters hold a position of trust in their role as linguistic and cultural facilitators of communication. Confidentiality is highly valued by consumers and is essential to protecting all involved.

Question 3

Guiding Principle: Part 2

Answer 3

Each interpreting situation has a standard of confidentiality. Professional interpreters are expected to know the general requirements and applicability of various levels of confidentiality.

Question 4

Guiding Principle: Confidentiality Exceptions

Answer 4

Exceptions to confidentially include, for example, federal and state laws requiring mandatory reporting of abuse or threats of suicide, or responding to subpoenas.

Question 5

IB - 1.1

Answer 5

Share assignment-related information only on a confidential and “as needed” basis

Question 6

Examples of IB 1.1

Answer 6

supervisors, interpreter team members, members of the educational team, hiring entities

Question 7

IB 1.2

Answer 7

Manage data, invoices, records, and other situational or consumer-specific information in a manner consistent with maintaining consumer confidentiality

Question 8

Examples of IB 1.2

Answer 8

shredding and locking files

Question 9

IB 1.3

Answer 9

Inform consumers when federal or state mandates require disclosure of confidential information

Question 10

Reverse

Interpreters hold a position of trust in their role as linguistic and cultural facilitators of communication. Confidentiality is highly valued by consumers and is essential to protecting all involved.

Answer 10

Guiding Principle: Part 1

Question 11

Reverse

Each interpreting situation has a standard of confidentiality. Professional interpreters are expected to know the general requirements and applicability of various levels of confidentiality.

Answer 11

Guiding Principle: Part 2

Question 12

Reverse

Exceptions to confidentially include, for example, federal and state laws requiring mandatory reporting of abuse or threats of suicide, or responding to subpoenas.

Answer 12

Guiding Principle: Confidentiality Exceptions

Question 13

Reverse

Share assignment-related information only on a confidential and “as needed” basis

Answer 13

IB - 1.1

Question 14

Reverse

supervisors, interpreter team members, members of the educational team, hiring entities

Answer 14

Examples of IB 1.1

Question 15

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Manage data, invoices, records, and other situational or consumer-specific information in a manner consistent with maintaining consumer confidentiality

Answer 15

IB 1.2

Question 16

Reverse

shredding and locking files

Answer 16

Examples of IB 1.2

Question 17

Reverse

Inform consumers when federal or state mandates require disclosure of confidential information

Answer 17

IB 1.3