Which action should be taken before sharing protected information?

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Which action should be taken before sharing protected information?

Before sharing protected information, obtain informed consent and follow privacy laws. This ensures the person has control over who sees their information and for what purpose. Informed consent should specify what data will be shared, with whom, and for how long, and it should be documented so there’s a clear record of authorization. Only share the minimum information necessary to accomplish the purpose. Sharing without consent, or with any staff member who asks, bypasses the person's privacy rights and is not appropriate as a normal practice. Disclosing only to the participant after the fact also misses the fundamental step of obtaining permission beforehand and undermines accountability and control. Exceptions where disclosure is allowed without prior consent exist, but they are limited and not the standard approach.

Before sharing protected information, obtain informed consent and follow privacy laws. This ensures the person has control over who sees their information and for what purpose. Informed consent should specify what data will be shared, with whom, and for how long, and it should be documented so there’s a clear record of authorization. Only share the minimum information necessary to accomplish the purpose.

Sharing without consent, or with any staff member who asks, bypasses the person's privacy rights and is not appropriate as a normal practice. Disclosing only to the participant after the fact also misses the fundamental step of obtaining permission beforehand and undermines accountability and control. Exceptions where disclosure is allowed without prior consent exist, but they are limited and not the standard approach.

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