How should a teacher handle confidentiality of child records?

• A. Keep records secure and share information only with authorized staff and families.
• B. Post all records in the classroom.
• C. Share with all parents.
• D. Store in a public folder.

Answer: (A)

Protecting confidentiality of child records means keeping information secure and sharing it only with people who have a legitimate need to know. Records should be stored in locked cabinets or password-protected digital systems, and access should be limited to authorized staff (like teachers, administrators, and health personnel) and the child’s family. Information is shared to support the child’s learning or with parental consent, not for general viewing. If there’s ever a question about sharing, it should be discussed with the family and, when required, documented.

Sharing records with all parents or posting or storing them in openly accessible places would expose sensitive information and violate privacy.