When should consent be re-evaluated during the program?

• A. When new services or data sharing are added or recipients change.
• B. Only at intake and never re-evaluated.
• C. When the client requests it.
• D. Consent is fixed for the entire program.

Answer: (A)

Consent is an ongoing agreement that should reflect current practices. It is re-evaluated whenever the way information is used or who has access to it changes. If the program adds a new service, starts sharing data with a new recipient, or changes who will receive the information, the client should review and reaffirm their consent under the new terms. This keeps the client informed, protects their privacy, and preserves trust.

Intake-only re-evaluation and never revisiting consent isn’t sufficient because circumstances can evolve. Relying only on the client’s request for re-consent is helpful, but it misses proactive protection against unexpected changes. Treating consent as fixed for an entire program ignores shifts in services, data-sharing practices, or recipients that could affect the client’s rights.