Confidentiality of social work records in the computer age.
Computers have brought social, cultural, and economic benefits. They also are challenging social workers to preserve a basic tenet of the profession--confidentiality. Electronic record systems and rapid changes in communication over the Internet are outpacing the profession's ability to ensure privacy. This article discusses ideas of information protection and makes recommendations to minimize violations of privacy.
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Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York City 10033, USA.
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D016494:Computer Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008499:Medical Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D012947:Social Work / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States