Asked by Jordan Prather on May 16, 2024
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You work in a human resource department and have access to the personal health information of employees.A front line manager contacts you and requests that you look at an employee's file and let her know if there are any health issues that could explain an employee's "bizarre behaviour" (the employee seems extremely quiet) .Which action should you undertake,so as to be compliant with Bill C-6?
A) Email the file to the manager but scrub it so only information that may be related to the "bizarre behaviour" is included.
B) Email the employee's file to the manager,including any health-related information you may have.
C) Do not share any health-related information with the manager,even if she tells you she is going to escalate the request.
D) Email the requested information but tell the manager not to share it with anyone.
Bill C-6
Specific legislation or proposed law within a jurisdiction, and without more context, could refer to various bills depending on the country and legislative session.
Personal Health Information
Any data related to an individual's health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific person.
Bizarre Behaviour
Actions or conduct that is significantly out of the ordinary and unconventional.
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations in handling personal health information within HR.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations in handling personal health information within HR.
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