This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- That confidentiality is a key part of CDA Competency Standard Six, focusing on professionalism.

- How FERPA applies to early childhood centers that receive federal funding and protects a family's right to privacy.

- To apply the "Need to Know" principle to avoid accidentally breaching confidentiality in casual conversations.

- That your legal duty as a mandated reporter to report suspected child abuse or neglect overrides patient confidentiality.

- The importance of securing explicit, written consent from parents before using any photos or videos of children.

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