Industry Regulations & Compliance Flashcards
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A fitness center keeps members' credit card data on file for recurring dues. Which standard governs protecting that data?
Answer: PCI DSS
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard applies to any business that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data.
When does HIPAA most likely apply to a fitness professional?
Answer: When the professional is a covered entity, such as a provider billing insurance electronically
HIPAA applies to covered entities and business associates, not to most independent trainers collecting health forms.
Which element must a plaintiff prove in a negligence claim against a fitness facility?
Answer: A duty, a breach of that duty, causation, and damages
Negligence requires duty, breach, causation, and damages.
In many states, a pre-activity liability waiver typically will NOT protect a facility from claims of:
Answer: Gross negligence or willful misconduct
Courts generally refuse to enforce waivers that try to release gross negligence or intentional conduct.
Which organization accredits certification programs and is often cited as the benchmark for legitimate fitness credentials?
Answer: NCCA
The National Commission for Certifying Agencies accredits many reputable personal trainer certifications.
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires gyms using commercial cleaning chemicals to keep which documents accessible?
Answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
HazCom requires Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals to be readily accessible to employees.
A fitness influencer posts a sponsored supplement review without disclosing payment. Which agency's guidelines does this violate?
Answer: FTC
The FTC Endorsement Guides require clear disclosure of material connections in endorsements.
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