All information concerning clients, former clients, employees, volunteers, financial records and agency documents are considered confidential. “Confidential” means that you are free to talk about “CCECA”, about the program and your position in general, but you are not permitted to disclose client names or talk about them in ways that can identify them. Staff employment information, including oneself, such as appraisal records and salary are also considered as confidential. You are not to share and discuss with others. No information may be released without appropriate authorization. This is an appropriate agreement for care and business in the non-profit sector. CCECA expects you to respect the privacy of clients, staffs and the business of the organization as confidential. All specific information of the clients is confidential. General information, annual reports and other public materials are not considered confidential. Failure to maintain confidentiality will result in termination of your employment, volunteer position and/or a board of director position. This agreement is intended to protect you as well as clients and CCECA. Confidentiality is the preservation of privileged information. By necessity, personal and private information is discussed within professional working situations. Information discussed is to support your learning of the organization and clients so that you can better support programs, clients and the development of a productive organization. Although the agency is liable for your actions in the case of a breach of confidentiality, the agency will not be able to support you in any legal actions.
I have read CCECA’s policy on confidentiality and statement of confidentiality above. I agree to abide by the requirements of the policy and inform my supervisor or the Executive Director immediately if I believe any violation (intentional or otherwise) of the policy has occurred. I understand that a violation of the policy could lead to my termination as an employee, volunteer and/or a board member of CCECA.