California’s controversial Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 (MICRA) could soon change after health care and consumer advocates worked with California legislative leaders to reach an agreement to modify MICRA,...more
Florida may soon join the growing number of states that have enacted comprehensive consumer privacy legislation. Backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida House Bill 969 (HB 969) would create new obligations for covered...more
Recent statutory amendments passed in California and Nevada expanding the definition of “personal information” will significantly impact the security measures businesses operating in these states must implement when handling...more
Florida’s new Florida Information Protection Act, Fl. Stat. § 501.171, became effective July 1, 2014. The new law repeals and replaces Florida’s existing data breach notification requirements (Fl. Stat. § 817.5681) with more...more
In the wake of increasing pressure due to data breaches, Florida is introducing a stringent new data breach law to protect its residents from identity theft and financial harm. The new Florida Information Protection Act of...more
Personal information now includes online account information, health insurance policy numbers, and medical information - Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014...more
On June 20, 2014, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (“FIPA”), which will repeal Florida’s current breach notification statute at Fla. Stat. § 817.5681 and replace it with a new...more
There are quite a few privacy-related things taking effect July 1. Some reminders: Florida Amendments to Data Breach Notification Law - The Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (“FIPA”) takes effect...more