Privacy and Confidentiality Flashcards
(9 cards)
What’s the difference between Privacy and Confidentiality?
Privacy = protecting the person
Confidentiality = protecting the data
What does Privacy mean in a research setting?
A subjects’s control over access to themselves or their info
What does Confidentiality mean in a research setting?
A researcher’s obligation to protect data from unauthorized access
What is a Covered Entity?
An individual or organization that handles protected health information (PHI) as part of standard operations.
When does HIPAA apply?
When research involves protected health information (PHI) from covered entities
What are the Three criteria of a Waiver of HIPAA Authorization?
Minimal risk to privacy
Research cannot practicably be done without the waiver
There are adequate data protection plans
What do Certificates of Confidentiality (CoCs) do?
Protect against legal demands/forced disclosure, but don’t override mandatory reporting laws (e.g., child abuse)
What federal law governs access to protected health information in research?
HIPAA — 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164
How many types of covered entities are there?
Three:
Health Care Providers
Health Plans
Health Care Clearinghouses
