Which risk category focuses on protecting client data and records?

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Protecting client data and records centers on privacy and how information about clients is stored, used and kept secure. In skincare and facial massage practice you gather sensitive details such as medical history, allergies, contact information and treatment notes. Data protection risks focus on preventing unauthorized access, disclosure or misuse of that information, and on following laws and clinic policies about how data is collected, stored, retained and disposed of. This includes secure storage (locked cabinets for paper records or encrypted software for digital records), clear access controls so only authorized staff can view records, proper consent for sharing information, and procedures for securely destroying records when they’re no longer needed. While security considerations can influence data protection, the standout purpose of this category is safeguarding client information itself. Hygiene risks relate to cleanliness and infection control, and environmental risks relate to the workspace and safety conditions, not data handling.