Title: Explain the importance of confidentiality in the biomedical technology field.
Course: Biomedical Technician (14900) > Section: Exploring Professional Choices

Explanation should include the concepts of privacy, job and health insurance discrimination, and confidential business information, as related to the field of biomedical technology. Explanation should also include privacy issues related to the use of electronic devices (e.g., phones, cameras) and social media.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How could a person's genetic information be misused?
- How could a business be harmed by leaked genetic information?
- How could an individual lose a job or health insurance based on genetic information?
- What legal rights do U.S. citizens have regarding confidentiality of their genetic information?
- Does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) apply toward the biomedical technology field?