Which practice helps ensure victims' privacy in incident notes?

• A. Redact identifying information when sharing outside the unit; follow policy on sensitive data.
• B. Publish victims' names for accountability.
• C. Post all data on social media.
• D. Share with all colleagues without restrictions.

Answer: (A)

Protecting victims’ privacy means controlling who can see sensitive details and removing identifiers before sharing outside the unit. Redacting identifying information and following policy on sensitive data prevents someone from being identified in the notes, which protects the victim from harm and satisfies legal and departmental requirements. This approach keeps the information usable for investigation while reducing risks of disclosure.

Publishing victims’ names would reveal identities and violate privacy protections. Posting all data on social media makes details public and dangerous. Sharing with all colleagues without restrictions expands access beyond those who need it, increasing the chance of privacy breaches.