Which practice helps maintain privacy when handling transcripts containing sensitive information?

• A. Leaving all sensitive information visible to all users.
• B. Storing transcripts only on local devices without access control.
• C. Redacting or masking sensitive information to comply with privacy rules.
• D. Disabling audit trails to simplify access.

Answer: (C)

Maintaining privacy with transcripts means limiting exposure of sensitive data by redacting or masking those details from the document before storage or sharing. This approach preserves the essential information for the record while removing identifiers and confidential bits, which helps comply with privacy rules and data protection requirements. It also reduces risk if the transcript is accessed by unauthorized people and keeps the audit trail clear for legitimate use. Leaving sensitive information visible to all users would violate privacy and increase risk. Storing transcripts only on local devices without access controls creates gaps in protection and makes it easier for data to be exposed if devices are lost or compromised. Disabling audit trails removes accountability, making it hard to know who accessed or altered records. So redacting or masking sensitive information is the best practice because it protects privacy while maintaining usable records.