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DOJ Data Security Program – Another Privacy and Security Law that Impacts the Health Care Industry

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The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) implemented the Data Security Program (“DSP”) intending to prevent access to Americans’ bulk sensitive personal data and government-related data by Countries of Concern. The DSP is aimed at...more

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Virginia's Protection of Reproductive Health Information Law – Part One, Scope, Applicability, and Penalties

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In Part One of this FAQ series, we break down Virginia's Senate Bill 754, Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc., reproductive or sexual health information (Act), which amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act...more

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The European Health Data Space – What EU Health Care Providers and Data Holders Need To Know

- On 26 March 2025, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation entered into force. The regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for health-data sharing and access in the EU, with the dual aim of supporting the...more

Baker Donelson

DOJ Bulk Data Rule: Key Takeaways for Healthcare and Life Sciences

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The Data Security Program (DSP), implemented by the Department of Justice's National Security Division (DOJ/NSD) under Executive Order 14117 (Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States...more

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The Impact of Trump’s Executive Order on Eliminating Information Silos

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Hello, everyone. My name is Allan Medina. I am a partner in Goodwin’s Washington, DC, office, with a practice focus on government investigations. I’m here with Liza Craig, who is also a partner in the DC office. We are...more

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European Health Data Space Regulation sets requirements for electronic health record systems

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On March 5, 2025, Regulation (EU) 2025/327 of the European Parliament and of the Council of February 11, 2025 on the European Health Data Space and amending Directive 2011/24/EU and Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (the Regulation)...more

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ICO publishes third edition of its Annual Tech Horizons Report

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On February 20 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Officer (the ICO) published the third edition of the Tech Horizons Report (the Report). The Report identifies four new technologies expected to emerge over the next 2 to 7...more

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New York Passes Health Privacy Law – Your Questions Answered

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The New York State legislature passed the Health Information Privacy Act (“NYHIPA”) on January 22, 2025, marking the second state to introduce a comprehensive consumer health data law. If passed, the NYHIPA imposes more...more

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New York's Health Information Privacy Act Aims to Strictly Regulate Consumer Health Data

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On January 22, 2025, the New York State Assembly and Senate rapidly passed the wide-ranging New York Health Information Privacy Act (“NY HIPA”). If not vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul, NY HIPA would be the fourth enacted...more

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Council of the EU adopts the European Health Data Space Regulation

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On January 21 2025, the Council of the European Union (Council) announced its decision to adopt the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Health Data Space (EHDS). As we have previously...more

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New York Senate Passes Landmark Health Privacy Bill S-929

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On Jan. 21, the New York Senate approved a groundbreaking health privacy bill, S-929. The legislation, modeled on Washington state’s My Health My Data Act, aims to extend protections over personal health information beyond...more

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Meta’s New Advertising Rules: Key Considerations for Health and Wellness Businesses

Advertising on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram is a common marketing strategy for many businesses. Government agencies and consumer advocates have increasingly scrutinized this practice to determine if...more

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Governor Newsom Signs (and Vetoes) Major California AI Legislation

California’s 2024 legislative session has been marked with exciting developments and a clear focus on setting the rules of the road for artificial intelligence (AI), with some measures becoming law and others stalling out...more

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2024 Mid-Year Review: State AGs Shaping Regulatory Landscapes

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In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the...more

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Minnesota Governor approves new Consumer Data Privacy Act

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On May 24 2024, Senate Bill 4757, a bill for an act relating to commerce containing the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (the 'Act'), was approved by the Governor of Minnesota. The Act, which becomes effective on July 31...more

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Don’t Roll the Dice on Health Data Compliance: Nevada’s Consumer Health Data Law Takes Effect on March 31, 2024

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As of March 31, 2024, Nevada’s state consumer health data law, Senate Bill No. 370 (SB 370), enters the state-level consumer health data privacy fray. Similar to Washington’s My Health My Data Act (MHMDA), SB 370 focuses on...more

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Friendly Reminder - Finalize and Post Your Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice Before March 31

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Friendly reminder – the Washington My Health My Data Act (“WMHMDA”) compliance deadline for regulated entities to post their consumer health data privacy policy is March 31, 2024 (June 30, 2024 for small businesses). A...more

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2024’s New Data Privacy Requirements

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State-level privacy laws in the United States continue to develop at a dizzying pace and it is understandably difficult to keep track of what takes effect when. Below we’ve outlined the statutes and regulations taking effect...more

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Health Care Workers Engaged in Treatment, Payment, or Operations Excluded by BIPA

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As previously noted, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has invited a great deal of litigation, often resulting in interpretations favorable toward plaintiffs. As a result, we advise employers who use...more

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BIPA Excludes Health Care Workers Engaged in Treatment, Payment, or Operations

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As previously noted, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has invited a great deal of litigation, often resulting in interpretations favorable toward plaintiffs. As a result, we advise employers who use...more

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Inside the Healthcare Industry: Understanding Emerging Data Privacy & Security Risks and Regulations

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According to the Theft Resource Center and its 2022 data breach reports, data privacy and security threats are impacting all aspects of the healthcare industry – from providers to payers to medical device companies to...more

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Summer Consumer Health Data Privacy Legislation Happened So Fast

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Summer 2023 gave us a blast of new and distinctive consumer health data privacy legislation. The Washington legislature could not wait to start showing off and splashing around in the summer sun by passing the country’s...more

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Diving into the Washington My Health My Data Act Part Twelve : Washington Attorney General Guidance

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This is Part Twelve, the final installment of our series of legal updates on the Washington My Health My Data Act (“WMHMDA”). We are thrilled that you came along as we dove into the intricacies of WMHMDA that are creating...more

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Diving into the Washington My Health My Data Act - Part Eleven: HIPAA vs. WMHMDA (for table lovers)

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This is Part Eleven in a series of legal updates on the Washington My Health My Data (“WMHMDA”), where Quarles continues its deep dive into the various factors and intricacies of WMHMDA that are creating waves in the privacy...more

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Diving into the Washington My Health My Data Act - Part Ten: Operational Realities and Next Steps

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This is Part Ten in a series of legal updates on the Washington My Health My Data Act (“WMHMDA”), where Quarles continues its deep dive into the various factors and intricacies of WMHMDA that are creating waves in the privacy...more

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