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Australia: Privacy Act Amendments and Cyber Security Act Become Law

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On 29 November 2024, the Australian Senate passed the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (the Privacy Act Bill).  This follows the passage of the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth), and other cyber-security...more

Brooks Pierce

OIG Recommends Changes to HIPAA Audit Program to Strengthen Data Protections, Implications for Regulated Entities

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is required by law to perform periodic audits of covered entities and business associates to ensure their compliance with HIPAA Security Rule...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Proposed Cybersecurity Regulation Uncertain Under Trump Administration

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Proposed cybersecurity regulation may face changes or challenges in view of the incoming Trump administration that is intent on reducing the perceived regulatory burden on American companies and streamlining government...more

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Florida Healthcare Provider Faces $1.19M HIPAA Penalty Following Independent Contractor Breach

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A healthcare provider delivering pain management services in Florida and other states faces a $1.19 million civil monetary penalty from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR)....more

Quarles & Brady LLP

HHS Office for Civil Rights Reaffirms Interest in Enforcement Related to Reproductive Health Information

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On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) announced a settlement with Holy Redeemer Family Medicine, a Pennsylvania covered entity, regarding an alleged violation...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Million Dollar Penalty Imposed on Pain Management Practice Following HIPAA Breach

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on December 3 that it imposed a $1.19 million penalty on Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, a pain management practice in Florida, following...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The CFPB's State Privacy Report Is the CFPB's Latest Effort to Influence State Policymakers

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In the closing months of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under Director Rohit Chopra, the CFPB has continued its efforts to influence how states regulate financial services providers. On November 12, the CFPB...more

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AI Tools in Recruitment - Key Takeaways from the ICO Report

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On 6 November 2024, the ICO published an outcomes report on AI tools in recruitment (the “Report”). This Report follows consensual audit engagements carried out by the ICO with developers and providers of AI tools to be used...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Will Your Business's Marketing Tools Subject You to Third-Party Data Sharing Litigation?

It is challenging for businesses to maintain their competitive marketing edge while simultaneously reacting to ever-changing regulations on consumer data collection, usage, and sharing....more

Ankura

Is there room for AI in the ICU? Guiding Principles and Compliance Considerations

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance patient care, streamline clinical documentation, and support medical decision-making processes. More and more healthcare professionals find themselves...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2024 – Key Takeaways

Over 3,000 privacy professionals from around the world gathered in Brussels recently for the 13th International Association of Privacy Professionals’ Europe Data Protection Congress 2024. The conference focused on the...more

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Privacy Laws 2025: Prepare for the 8 Laws Going into Effect

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Businesses in the US will be subject to a lot more scrutiny from consumers and regulators in 2025. With eight new data privacy laws going into effect over the course of the year, attorneys general will be eager to show...more

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Preparing for PIPA Compliance: A Guide for Organisations in Bermuda

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When the substantive provisions of Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) become operational on 1 January 2025, it is vital that all in scope organisations ensure their compliance with PIPA....more

DLA Piper

Navigating the European Cyber Resilience Act: key dates and obligations

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First introduced in December 2020 by the European Commission, the European Cyber Resilience Act (“ CRA”) regulation was published in the Official Journal on November 20th. It will come into force on December 10, 2024, but...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

NYDFS Highlights Strategies to Combat AI Cybersecurity Risks

The increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking, insurance, and financial services industries has led the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or Department) to publish an Industry Letter on...more

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Utah’s Education Systems Embrace AI, Pioneering New Models in Higher Learning

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, institutions in Utah are at the forefront of integrating AI to reshape learning experiences. The recent initiatives from Utah Valley University...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

From Moscow to Pyongyang: Cyber Threats Revealed by Sandra Joyce at the Tallinn Digital Summit

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Sandra Joyce’s keynote at the Tallinn Digital Summit 2024 offers a vital look into the shifting dynamics of the cyber threat landscape. As an annual gathering of leaders from the digitally...more

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How to Choose a Whistleblowing Hotline Provider

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If you’ve made the decision to implement an internal reporting system (or  whistleblowing hotline), you might be wondering what to do next. ...more

Perkins Coie

DOJ’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data

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In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a 420-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement Executive Order (EO) 14117, which directed DOJ to issue implementing regulations and directed the U.S....more

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CISA Security Requirements for Restricted Data Transactions Under New DOJ Rule

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President Joe Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14117 in February 2024 to mitigate national security risks posed by threat countries’ access to sensitive personal data and government-related data. The EO directed the U.S....more

Holland & Knight LLP

HIPAA Tidings: A Look at OCR's Recent Enforcement Actions

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In addition to holiday celebrations, the month of December typically ushers in a final round of enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR), and 2024 is no...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

Navigating big data ethics: Real-world challenges

There is no better real-world example of significant data ethics complexities than Facebook. The data privacy scandal that has emerged over the past few years is a unique educational tool for any compliance professional or...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

AI is here to stay?

Artificial intelligence or AI—yes, we are talking about it again. The explosion of AI in healthcare will only continue to grow. Statistics show that the total market value of AI in healthcare will expand to over $148 billion...more

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CFPB Finalizes Open Banking Rule to Boost Competition, Protect Privacy, and Enhance Consumer Choice

On October 22, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its long-awaited Final Rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act ("Final Rule") with the intention of giving consumers greater rights,...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Utilisation de la biométrie en milieu de travail : enjeux et cadre juridique au Québec

L’utilisation des données biométriques en milieu de travail suscite un intérêt croissant de la part des employeurs. En effet, dans son Rapport annuel d’activités et de gestion 2023-2024, la Commission d’accès à l’information...more

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