Project 10 Part D

What is the main purpose of privacy and confidentiality policies in schools?

• To protect students' rights and welfare by ensuring information is not disclosed without consent

• To allow teachers to share student information freely

• To make student information public for transparency

• To encourage open discussion of all student matters

Which of the following is a procedure included in privacy and confidentiality guidelines?

• Providing written guidelines on access to information

• Allowing anyone to access student records

• Sharing confidential data with all staff members

• Posting student information on public boards

Who must give written approval before school staff can share information about a student with others?

• The student's parent or guardian

• The school principal

• Any teacher

• The student's classmates

What should happen to minutes of meetings and conversations regarding students?

• They should be kept confidential and stored correctly

• They should be shared with all students

• They should be posted on the school website

• They should be destroyed immediately

Which individuals have legal rights to access a student's personal information?

• Individuals with legal rights or authority

• All teachers and staff

• Any student in the school

• The general public

Why is it important for education support workers to commit to privacy and confidentiality?

• To protect and uphold students' rights for privacy and confidentiality

• To make their job easier

• To avoid paperwork

• To share information with other schools

If a teacher wants to disclose confidential information about a student during a meeting, what must be ensured?

• All individuals present have given consent or have legal rights to access the information

• The meeting is held after school hours

• The information is shared only with students

• The teacher has informed the school principal

What is NOT allowed under privacy and confidentiality policies in schools?

• Disclosing information about students without consent

• Providing written guidelines on access to information

• Storing confidential data securely

• Informing parents about data collection

How should school management handle information about their relationship and roles with students?

• By not disclosing it to students within or outside the school

• By sharing it with all staff members

• By posting it on the school notice board

• By discussing it openly in class

What must parents and guardians be provided with regarding personal information collection?

• Clear information about collecting personal information and who can access it

• A list of all students in the school

• Access to all school records

• Permission to share information with anyone