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What is the purpose of the photography and videography policy in the DeSoto Fire Rescue Department?
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'?
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?
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?
What is the main focus of DeSoto Fire Rescue Department regarding ownership of images captured by personnel?
How does the policy aim to ensure the professional image of the department is maintained?
How does the policy aim to ensure the professional image of the department is maintained?
Under what circumstance can an image in the archive be altered?
Under what circumstance can an image in the archive be altered?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating an image before its release?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating an image before its release?
Why is the use of department-owned cameras for personal purposes strictly prohibited?
Why is the use of department-owned cameras for personal purposes strictly prohibited?
Under what condition can on-duty personnel take images for personal and non-business purposes?
Under what condition can on-duty personnel take images for personal and non-business purposes?
What action may result from failing to permit inspection of devices covered in this policy?
What action may result from failing to permit inspection of devices covered in this policy?
Who has control over images taken by on-duty personnel?
Who has control over images taken by on-duty personnel?
What is the purpose of imagery taken by on-duty personnel while responding to incidents?
What is the purpose of imagery taken by on-duty personnel while responding to incidents?
What should be done with imagery containing individually identifiable patient information?
What should be done with imagery containing individually identifiable patient information?
In what locations are personnel prohibited from taking images of others?
In what locations are personnel prohibited from taking images of others?
How are images taken by on-duty personnel considered under copyright law?
How are images taken by on-duty personnel considered under copyright law?
Which of the following types of imagery is NOT permitted under the stated exception?
Which of the following types of imagery is NOT permitted under the stated exception?
If a photo taken under the stated exception inadvertently captures a public incident, what is required?
If a photo taken under the stated exception inadvertently captures a public incident, what is required?
Which of the following would violate the stated exception for personal imagery?
Which of the following would violate the stated exception for personal imagery?
If a firefighter takes a personal photo that includes $\text{HIPAA}$-protected information, what should they do?
If a firefighter takes a personal photo that includes $\text{HIPAA}$-protected information, what should they do?
What is NOT permitted under the stated exception regarding personal imagery?
What is NOT permitted under the stated exception regarding personal imagery?
According to the policy, which of the following is NOT a prohibited action for fire department owned images?
According to the policy, which of the following is NOT a prohibited action for fire department owned images?
Where should fire department owned images be stored according to the policy?
Where should fire department owned images be stored according to the policy?
What should be done with images on the camera or memory card after they are downloaded?
What should be done with images on the camera or memory card after they are downloaded?
Which type of imagery must be made available to law enforcement or the Fire Marshal upon request?
Which type of imagery must be made available to law enforcement or the Fire Marshal upon request?
Under what circumstances can fire department owned images be shared externally according to the policy?
Under what circumstances can fire department owned images be shared externally according to the policy?
What is the purpose of on-duty personnel taking images with non-department Cameras?
What is the purpose of on-duty personnel taking images with non-department Cameras?
In what situations does the department retain ownership of the images captured by on-duty personnel with non-department Cameras?
In what situations does the department retain ownership of the images captured by on-duty personnel with non-department Cameras?
What is the retention period for images related to EMS Incidents according to the standard department practices?
What is the retention period for images related to EMS Incidents according to the standard department practices?
Who has the authority to inspect Cameras in possession of on-duty personnel at any time?
Who has the authority to inspect Cameras in possession of on-duty personnel at any time?
What must on-duty personnel do before deleting any images captured with a Camera?
What must on-duty personnel do before deleting any images captured with a Camera?
According to the Social and Visual Media Policy, who owns any messages communicated by a member that are relative to DeSoto Fire Rescue?
According to the Social and Visual Media Policy, who owns any messages communicated by a member that are relative to DeSoto Fire Rescue?
What type of content is prohibited when criticizing or ridiculing DeSoto Fire Rescue as per the policy?
What type of content is prohibited when criticizing or ridiculing DeSoto Fire Rescue as per the policy?
Which of the following is NOT considered the property of DeSoto Fire Rescue as per the Social and Visual Media Policy?
Which of the following is NOT considered the property of DeSoto Fire Rescue as per the Social and Visual Media Policy?
In what circumstances should members refrain from criticizing or ridiculing DeSoto Fire Rescue?
In what circumstances should members refrain from criticizing or ridiculing DeSoto Fire Rescue?
What aspect of the Department is at risk when members engage in defamatory speech according to the policy?
What aspect of the Department is at risk when members engage in defamatory speech according to the policy?
