The Washington My Health My Data Act (the MHMD Act) was signed into law on April 27, 2023, creating new restrictions on the collection and disclosure of "consumer health data" by companies in Washington or that is related to...more
5/3/2023
/ Biometric Information ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consent ,
Covered Entities ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Health Apps ,
New Legislation ,
Pending Legislation ,
Personal Data ,
Pharmacies ,
PHI ,
VPPA
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is on a roll in its efforts to signal to the digital health industry that data privacy must be a priority. The FTC announced a consent decree with BetterHelp on March 2, 2023, to settle...more
3/7/2023
/ Advertising ,
Consent Decrees ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cookies ,
Digital Health ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Marketing ,
Mental Health ,
Telehealth ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices