On May 30, 2024, the FTC published amendments to its Health Breach Notification Rule (“HBNR” or “Rule”) in the Federal Register, memorializing the Rule’s expanded scope that now explicitly includes direct-to-consumer health...more
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated its guidance concerning compliance obligations for HIPAA covered entities and business associates using online tracking...more
A new report from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy calls on Congress to update the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and develop new, comprehensive privacy legislation to further regulate consumer health...more
Responding to incidents impacting consumer health and wellness technologies, including apps, will be more complex under proposed breach notice rules by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”). Businesses have until August...more