If parental consent is not obtained for reviewing a student's records, the BCBA should...

If parental consent is not obtained for reviewing a student's records, the BCBA should...

• A. The BCBA should proceed with the review.
• B. The BCBA is in violation of the ethics code.
• C. The BCBA should obtain consent later.
• D. The BCBA should give the records to the parents.

Answer: (B)

Confidentiality and informed consent govern access to student records. A BCBA may review or disclose confidential information about a student only with the parent’s or guardian’s informed consent, or under a legally required exception. If parental consent has not been obtained, reviewing the records would violate these confidentiality requirements and the ethics code. The proper stance is that the BCBA is not permitted to review the records without consent, and should refrain until proper consent is obtained (or follow any applicable legal procedures to obtain it).

Confidentiality and informed consent govern access to student records. A BCBA may review or disclose confidential information about a student only with the parent’s or guardian’s informed consent, or under a legally required exception. If parental consent has not been obtained, reviewing the records would violate these confidentiality requirements and the ethics code. The proper stance is that the BCBA is not permitted to review the records without consent, and should refrain until proper consent is obtained (or follow any applicable legal procedures to obtain it).