208 Fire Station Image Policy Exceptions Quiz

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What is the purpose of the photography and videography policy in the DeSoto Fire Rescue Department?

  • To sell images and videos captured by fire department personnel to media outlets.
  • To violate state laws related to photography and videography.
  • To ensure the privacy rights of department personnel, patients, fire victims, and the public are respected. (correct)
  • To allow fire department personnel to freely capture images and videos during their duties.

What does the policy define as 'images'?

  • Images captured by helmet cams only.
  • Only digital photographs.
  • Physical photographs and videos.
  • Any visual representation captured by cameras. (correct)

Which devices are covered under the policy for photography and videography?

  • Laptops and desktop computers
  • Television monitors
  • Digital cameras and cellular telephones (correct)
  • Printers and scanners

What is the main focus of DeSoto Fire Rescue Department regarding ownership of images captured by personnel?

<p>Images belong to the individual who captures them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the policy aim to ensure the professional image of the department is maintained?

<p>By protecting evidentiary concerns related to images captured. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can an image in the archive be altered?

<p>If express written permission is granted by the Fire Chief or his/her designee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evaluating an image before its release?

<p>To prevent breach of patient confidentiality and privacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the use of department-owned cameras for personal purposes strictly prohibited?

<p>To ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can on-duty personnel take images for personal and non-business purposes?

<p>Only when there is express permission from the Fire Chief or designee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action may result from failing to permit inspection of devices covered in this policy?

<p>Disciplinary action (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has control over images taken by on-duty personnel?

<p>The Fire Chief or their designee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of imagery taken by on-duty personnel while responding to incidents?

<p>Incident documentation, evidence, training, investigation, and public relations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with imagery containing individually identifiable patient information?

<p>It should be presumed to be covered by HIPAA and state medical privacy laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what locations are personnel prohibited from taking images of others?

<p>Bathrooms, bedrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are images taken by on-duty personnel considered under copyright law?

<p>They are considered works for hire owned solely by the fire department (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of imagery is NOT permitted under the stated exception?

<p>Images taken during a training exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a photo taken under the stated exception inadvertently captures a public incident, what is required?

<p>The photo must be considered department-owned and follow procedures for department photos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would violate the stated exception for personal imagery?

<p>A photo of firefighters playing a prank on each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a firefighter takes a personal photo that includes $\text{HIPAA}$-protected information, what should they do?

<p>Delete the photo immediately to avoid violating $\text{HIPAA}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT permitted under the stated exception regarding personal imagery?

<p>Selling personal photos for profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which of the following is NOT a prohibited action for fire department owned images?

<p>Forwarding to colleagues within the fire department (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should fire department owned images be stored according to the policy?

<p>In an archive in the Battalion Chief's office (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with images on the camera or memory card after they are downloaded?

<p>They should be erased after verifying successful download (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of imagery must be made available to law enforcement or the Fire Marshal upon request?

<p>Images showing fire code violations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can fire department owned images be shared externally according to the policy?

<p>Both a and b (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of on-duty personnel taking images with non-department Cameras?

<p>For incident documentation, evidence, training, investigation, and public relations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations does the department retain ownership of the images captured by on-duty personnel with non-department Cameras?

<p>When images are taken of business-related matters for incident documentation, evidence, training, investigation, and public relations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the retention period for images related to EMS Incidents according to the standard department practices?

<p>6 years from the incident date (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to inspect Cameras in possession of on-duty personnel at any time?

<p>The Fire Chief or his/her designee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must on-duty personnel do before deleting any images captured with a Camera?

<p>Get approval from the Fire Chief or his/her designee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Social and Visual Media Policy, who owns any messages communicated by a member that are relative to DeSoto Fire Rescue?

<p>DeSoto Fire Rescue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of content is prohibited when criticizing or ridiculing DeSoto Fire Rescue as per the policy?

<p>Defamatory or obscene content (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered the property of DeSoto Fire Rescue as per the Social and Visual Media Policy?

<p>Member's personal social media account (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances should members refrain from criticizing or ridiculing DeSoto Fire Rescue?

<p>When speech tends to interfere with proper discipline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the Department is at risk when members engage in defamatory speech according to the policy?

<p>Reputation and efficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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