CTR Confidentiality & Data Security 3

Question 1

Which federal law specifically establishes the foundation for cancer registry confidentiality protections in relation to public health reporting?

Accepted Answer

The Cancer Registries Amendment Act (CCRAA)

Answer

The Cancer Registries Amendment Act of 1992 established the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) and includes provisions for the confidentiality of cancer registry data.

Question 2

A registrar is asked to present aggregate cancer incidence statistics at a public health conference. Which of the following presentations would pose the GREATEST re-identification risk?

Accepted Answer

Single-year data for a rare cancer in a small rural county

Answer

Small cell sizes for rare cancers in small geographic areas create a high risk of re-identification and should be suppressed or aggregated.

Question 3

Physical security measures for a cancer registry office should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Locking workstations when not in use and restricting badge access to the registry area

Answer

Locking workstations and controlling physical access to registry areas are essential physical safeguards for protecting PHI.

Question 4

Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which of the following is a required element of a valid authorization for release of cancer registry information?

Accepted Answer

An expiration date or expiration event

Answer

A valid HIPAA authorization must include an expiration date or event that relates to the individual or the purpose of the use or disclosure.

Question 5

A state cancer registry is subject to a public records request under the state's open records law. The registry MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

Is exempt from disclosure because state cancer registry data is typically protected by state statute

Answer

Most states have enacted specific statutes exempting cancer registry data from public records laws to protect patient confidentiality.

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CTR Confidentiality & Data Security 3