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Notes on Confidentiality in the Educational/Organizational Context
Students and employees have the right for their test results, and participation in tests, to not be communicated to a third party without their knowledge and explicit permission, such as in the form of a signed Informed Consent form. Such forms spell out clearly what is expected of the client/participant and how their information will be used; thus, who has access to it. Additionally, student/employee is able to have access to their tests, as this is their personal data. However, this may necessitate the application for “freedom of information” in the case where data is stored in a government facility.
Furthermore, some tests may be considered exempt from disclosure given that to do so would not be in the best interest of the public. For example, when disclosure would invalidate the use of the test in the practice of the profession it is being used in. Or, alternatively, disclosure would not occur if it could impair the ability of the educational institute or other organization to perform their duties properly. Finally, when disclosure would be considered as a breach of the contractual arrangements by which the institution/organization have agreed to with the suppliers of the test materials.
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