Texas Attorney (“AG”) General Ken Paxton announced a first-for-Texas settlement against a generative AI company using patient data and providing products to healthcare facilities....more
The ability of OCR to enforce expansive portions of its controversial web tracking guidance has been severely limited. A federal district court ruled that the guidance exceeded the agency’s authority, and in particular...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently has signaled its intent to inject new life into a longstanding but rarely triggered rule governing health breach notifications for non-HIPAA-covered health records. Specifically,...more
2/28/2022
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A new Policy Statement from the US Federal Trade Commission places companies that offer consumer-facing health apps and connected health and wellness devices on notice that they may be covered by a Health Breach Notification...more
10/6/2021
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New York AG Settles Data Protection Enforcement Against Mobile Health Apps -
After a year-long investigation into mobile health apps claiming to be able to measure vital signs or health indicators through smartphone...more
4/28/2017
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