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Smart Considerations for the Use of Smart Glasses at Work

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As wearable technology continues to evolve, smart glasses are becoming an increasingly popular accessory. While these devices offer numerous benefits, they also present unique legal challenges, particularly in California,...more

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Handling COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates: Federal Agencies Continue to Issue Guidance

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In response to COVID-19 vaccination mandates and employer-mandated vaccination policies, federal agencies continue to issue guidance. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Health and Human...more

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HHS OCR Issues Guidance on HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, and the Workplace

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On September 30, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR)issued guidance to help the public understand when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Report on Medicare Compliance Volume 29, Number 18. News Briefs: May 2020

Report on Medicare Compliance 29, no. 18 (May 11, 2020) -  The HHS Office for Civil Rights has posted guidance reminding providers that “the COVID-19 public health emergency does not alter the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s existing...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Coronavirus Preparation for Healthcare Facilities and Providers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: With coronavirus infections continuing to spread both in the US and abroad, fears of a pandemic with serious disruptions to the economy and everyday life continue to grow. Concerns are compounded for...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Public Health vs. Patient Privacy – How Coronavirus is Putting HIPAA to the Test

In a recent blog post, colleagues in our Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice addressed the legal framework pertaining to coronavirus (COVID-19) risks in the workplace. As the number of cases continues to the...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

HIPAA Privacy Rule Still Applies for Employers Amid 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

Since the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first detected in December, the death toll has continued to rise as the virus quickly spreads. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officials have stated that while the immediate...more

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Health Care Providers

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As the number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases (COVID-19) continues to grow, we recommend health care providers take time now to review and update their policies and procedures relating to public health emergencies and...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - December 2018 #2

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A report released by cybersecurity firm Agari has come to conclusion that we have been experiencing all year—a hacking group in Nigeria, dubbed “London Blue,” is targeting CFOs and controllers from small businesses to...more

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