What does confidentiality entail for an RBT's data and client information?

• A. Sharing data with all staff
• B. Public posting of client information
• C. Protecting private information and storing records securely
• D. De-identifying only numerical data

Answer: (C)

Confidentiality means keeping all client data private and accessible only to people who need the information to provide services. For an RBT, this includes protecting notes, data, and any identifiers, and storing records in secure ways—locked files for paper records and password protection or encryption for digital files. Access should be limited to authorized staff involved in the client’s care, and information should be shared only when there is a clear need and proper consent or legal requirement.

This is why the correct option is the best: it captures both protecting private information and keeping records secure. Sharing data with all staff would expose sensitive information unnecessarily. Public posting of client information is a direct breach of confidentiality. De-identifying only numerical data leaves other identifying details and sensitive notes unprotected, which still puts the client at risk. Therefore, safeguarding private information and securely storing records encompass the full practice of confidentiality in real-world settings.