Industry Regulations Flashcards
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Under the California Public Records Act (CPRA), how quickly must a public agency respond to a records request?
Answer: Within 10 calendar days
The CPRA requires agencies to determine within 10 calendar days whether records are disclosable and notify the requester.
Which federal law governs the protection of employees' personal health information held by employers?
Answer: HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards for protecting individuals' medical records and health information.
A clerical employee receives a subpoena for office records. The correct first step is to:
Answer: Notify a supervisor or legal counsel before taking action
Employees should always notify a supervisor or the agency's legal counsel before responding to a subpoena to ensure proper legal compliance.
Under LA County policy, which of the following is considered a breach of confidentiality?
Answer: Sharing client information with an unauthorized third party
Sharing confidential client or case information with unauthorized parties violates confidentiality policies and may violate state and federal law.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public employers to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause:
Answer: Undue hardship
The ADA exempts employers from accommodation requirements only when the accommodation would cause undue hardship, meaning significant difficulty or expense.
Which California law gives employees the right to view their own personnel file?
Answer: California Labor Code Section 1198.5
California Labor Code Section 1198.5 grants employees the right to inspect their own personnel records upon reasonable request.
When handling records subject to the Brown Act, a clerical employee should understand that the law governs:
Answer: Open meetings of local legislative bodies
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that meetings of local legislative bodies be open and public, ensuring government transparency in California.