As the pandemic continues, we have all had to find new ways of adapting. From the way we access necessary services to the way we socialize, changes have been felt by every member of society. When it comes to DUI classes, online telehealth sessions are the new norm. However, some people may be concerned about confidentiality issues when it comes to telehealth sessions. While this is normal and natural, you can be assured that all online telehealth sessions are in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and with the advances made in cybersecurity in recent years, client confidentiality will not be compromised.
Cybersecurity
One concern for people attending online DUI telehealth sessions is that third parties may be able to access the video call. They want to know that their information will be kept safe and secure, the same way as it is with face-to-face sessions. At Jackson-Bibby Awareness group, we use HIPAA-certified platforms to conduct our telehealth sessions and you can be assured that they are highly secured and encrypted.
To put it simply, encryption converts all the data between you, your therapist and other group members into an undecipherable, coded language. This code can only be accessed by members who have the “key”, and these members are the participants of the video session, including you. Even in the unlikely event that a hacker gained access to the system, they will not be able to decode the data as they do not have the key.
Taking Additional Measures
While we put in all the necessary effort and precautions to ensure client confidentiality, one thing the providers of DUI telehealth sessions do not have control over is your home environment. To ensure that your information is kept confidential, particularly if you are living with someone you are in conflict with, always check that you are alone and not within hearing distance of anyone before logging on to a session.
Our responsibility under the American Psychological Association (APA) is to take all reasonable steps to protect and maintain the confidentiality of your data, alongside making you aware of the potentially increased risks of using telecommunication platforms. Hence, you can enjoy peace of mind that we at Jackson-Bibby Awareness Group keep abreast of the latest technologies and developments in ensuring that client confidentiality is never compromised.
Try Out DUI Telehealth Sessions
Do you need to attend a first offender program or multiple offender program as part of your DUI/DWI sentence? If so, you should know that in-person classes are temporarily unavailable and will remain that way until the end of the health emergency. At Jackson-Bibby Awareness Group, we are offering online DUI telehealth sessions and believe that your progress does not need to be put on hold just because of the pandemic. You can continue attending classes safely and securely online and putting yourself one step closer to getting your license reinstated.
If you have any questions about DUI telehealth sessions or would like to know more, please feel free to get in touch.
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