{"id":3858,"date":"2013-03-01T06:03:31","date_gmt":"2013-03-01T06:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=3858"},"modified":"2022-09-17T17:25:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T17:25:36","slug":"ethical-discussion-in-coaching-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/ethical-discussion-in-coaching-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethical Discussion in Coaching Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ICF Code of Ethics<\/a> states \u201cI will maintain, store, and dispose of any records created during my coaching business in a manner that promotes confidentiality, security, and privacy, and complies with any applicable laws and agreements.\u201d<\/p>\n

How will the records be maintained?\u00a0 If the records are on a company computer, does that promote confidentiality, security, and privacy for the client?\u00a0 Some argue yes, others say no.\u00a0 If the records are on a company computer, then the company owns the records and can access them any time.\u00a0 Will a client limit what they discuss if they know that?<\/p>\n

How long will the records be maintained and stored?\u00a0 Some say indefinitely, others say only during the coaching relationship.\u00a0 What does the client want?\u00a0 The coach has the notes to serve the client and while the relationship is active it makes sense to keep the records.\u00a0 A client may come back to the coach after the regular coaching relationship ends for more coaching<\/a> so some coaches keep the records for a year or two, and then destroy them.\u00a0 The reason given is that after a year or two even if a client does come back, the information will be out-dated.<\/p>\n

How does a coach store the records?\u00a0 Some say that if the computer is password protected it is secure, others want encryption.\u00a0 Who has access to where the records are kept?\u00a0 If in a company office, how is access limited?\u00a0 If in a home office, how are the records secure from others in the house?<\/p>\n

While the answers to many of these questions are different for different coaches, considering this in advance and then ensuring transparency with a client on the practices used makes sense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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