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Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework Flashcards

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  1. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which obligation applies to employers when designing performance improvement training programs?

    Answer: Offer reasonable accommodations so employees with disabilities can participate

    The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations that enable employees with disabilities to access and participate in training programs.

  2. Which federal law primarily governs the confidentiality of employee health information obtained during workplace wellness programs?

    Answer: HIPAA

    HIPAA's Privacy Rule protects individually identifiable health information, including data collected through employer-sponsored wellness programs.

  3. A performance technologist is developing a training program that includes copyrighted third-party case studies. Which legal doctrine allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for educational purposes?

    Answer: Fair use

    Fair use is a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as education, commentary, and research without requiring permission.

  4. When a performance improvement intervention collects personal data from employees in California, which state regulation must the organization comply with?

    Answer: CCPA

    The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants California residents rights over their personal data and imposes obligations on businesses that collect it.

  5. An organization's performance improvement program includes a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for participants who access proprietary processes. What is the primary legal purpose of the NDA?

    Answer: To protect confidential business information from unauthorized disclosure

    An NDA is a legally binding contract that protects confidential or proprietary information by restricting unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

  6. Which OSHA requirement directly affects how performance technologists design safety training programs for general industry workers?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910 hazard communication and safety standards

    29 CFR Part 1910 sets OSHA's general industry standards, including Hazard Communication (HazCom), which mandates specific safety training content and documentation.

  7. A CPT practitioner discovers that a client organization's performance data collection violates employees' privacy rights. What is the most appropriate first step?

    Answer: Document the concern and advise the client to consult legal counsel

    The ethical and professional response is to document the concern and recommend the client seek legal counsel before proceeding, as legal compliance is outside the CPT's legal advisory role.