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NIS 2: Strengthening Europe’s Cyber Defenses

European cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations have received a substantial facelift. The Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU (“NIS 2”) became effective...more

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HHS Health Care Cybersecurity Performance Goals: Proposed Incentives, Penalties and Compliance Standards

As promised in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concept paper in December 2023, the agency published voluntary health care and public health cybersecurity performance goals (HPH CPGs) in January 2024 and...more

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FDA Authorized to Establish New Cybersecurity Standards for Medical Devices: What it Means for Industry

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On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed a new statute that will significantly impact medical device cybersecurity regulation. Section 3305 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“Section 3305”) authorizes the...more

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HIPAA Security Rule: What are “Recognized Security Practices” and why are they important?

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A strong cybersecurity program can help defend against cyber attacks and protect sensitive patient data. Thanks to a 2021 amendment of the HITECH Act, when a breach occurs, it can also reduce enforcement penalties. The...more

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Congress Passes Bill to Mitigate Penalties for Potential HIPAA Violations

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On December 19, the Senate passed H.R.7898, which the House of Representatives had previously passed on December 9. This law amends the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to require...more

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