In an era where cyber threats are escalating, healthcare has emerged as a critical battleground for security. Its significance has become increasingly crucial as the intersection of healthcare, cybersecurity, and technology...more
On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order 14110, laying the groundwork for the ethical and secure deployment of AI across industries, including healthcare. This comprehensive directive outlines policy goals...more
1/9/2025
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Biden Administration ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Executive Orders ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Technology ,
Healthcare ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
Public Health
Under the banner of strengthening consumer data protection, Texas is ramping up enforcement of its comprehensive data privacy act, sending a nationwide signal that Texas is serious about safeguarding the personal data of...more
Ethical hackers are becoming crucial allies in the battle against healthcare data breaches and ransomware attacks. In the twelfth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer and Chief...more
10/2/2024
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Hackers ,
Health Information Technologies ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware
Gradually, data is being recognized as an asset in an increasingly data-hungry healthcare industry. In the tenth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Arti Bedi Pullins, President and Chief Healthcare Officer at...more
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What is the Privacy Impact of the White House AI Order for Businesses? Posted November 28, 2023
Biden’s sweeping AI Executive Order sought to have artificial intelligence used in accordance...more
2/7/2024
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Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Healthcare ,
Legislative Agendas ,
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New Regulations ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Privacy Acts ,
Privacy Laws ,
State and Local Government ,
State Privacy Laws
California is taking steps through Assembly Bill 254 (the “Bill”), approved by the State’s Governor on September 27, 2023, to ensure that patient information collected through reproductive or sexual health applications enjoys...more
10/4/2023
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CMIA ,
Data Privacy ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Medical Records ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Information ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
State Privacy Laws
In May, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed changes (the “Proposed Rule”) to the Health Breach Notification Rule (the “Rule”), which, among other items, emphasize that the Rule applies to mobile health applications...more
6/30/2023
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Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Digital Health ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Breach Notification Rule ,
Mobile Health Apps ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Proposed Rules ,
Technology Sector
With the ongoing BIPA litigation activity in Illinois surrounding collection of biometrics, it can be easy to forget that other issues might surround this practice. Last month the FTC reminded companies not to forget general...more
6/14/2023
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Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Machine Learning ,
Privacy Laws ,
Section 5 ,
Tracking Systems ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Social media’s interplay with healthcare privacy presents a constantly evolving challenge. ICYMI (“in case you missed it”), there is an uptick in enforcement and scrutiny IRL (“in real life”) related to communications through...more