Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 382 of 484
While the BBC does not enforce HIPAA, California licensees still owe clients a duty of confidentiality regarding which type of information?
a.The brand of shampoo used
b.The salon's hours of operation
c.How many clients the licensee saw that day
d.Personal health disclosures (e.g., skin conditions, medications, pregnancy) shared on intake forms for service safety
Explanation
Although salons are not HIPAA-covered entities, client intake disclosures about medical conditions, medications, allergies, or pregnancy are private information. California consumer-protection principles and standard professional ethics require keeping such disclosures confidential.
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