How should staff handle sensitive information about inmates to protect privacy?

• A. Share Information With All Staff For Transparency
• B. Follow Data Protection Policy, Limit Access To Authorized Personnel, Secure Records, And Properly Dispose Of Records
• C. Post Information Publicly To Deter Issues
• D. Allow Inmates To Access Sensitive Records

Answer: (B)

Protecting privacy means treating inmate data as confidential and handling it only through approved procedures. The best approach is to follow the Data Protection Policy, limit access to information to authorized personnel, keep records in secure locations, and dispose of records properly when they are no longer needed. This safeguards sensitive details from unauthorized eyes, reduces the risk of identity theft or harm, and creates an accountable, auditable process. Sharing information with all staff, posting it publicly, or letting inmates access sensitive records would undermine privacy, create security risks, and typically violate policy and law.