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
  - confidential business information, as related to the field of biomedical technology
- 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?