On Dec. 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with a Louisiana medical group specializing in emergency medicine, occupational medicine, and laboratory testing. The settlement resolves an investigation following
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Breaking Down India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
In August, India passed its long-awaited Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“the Act”). Initially introduced in 2019, the draft bill went through several iterations before being approved by India’s Union Cabinet earlier this year. Although the Act shares many
Snap Receives Preliminary Enforcement Notice Related to Privacy Risks Posed by AI Chatbot
On October 6, 2023, Snap Inc. and Snap Group Ltd. (collectively, “Snap”) received a preliminary enforcement notice from the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) due to a potential failure to properly assess the privacy risks posed by its generative AI
Germany’s Gearing up for European Health Data Space (EHDS) Compliance
The EU is gearing up for massive reform concerning the use and accessibility of health data, and Germany is taking note. Recently, Germany proposed several draft legislation focusing on the use of health data. The Health Data Use Act, (
Pumping the Brakes: Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking California Children’s Digital Privacy Law From Taking Effect
On September 18, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted technology trade association NetChoice, LLC’s request for a Preliminary Injunction in NetChoice LLC v. Bonta, a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the California Age-Appropriate Design
California’s New Data Broker Requirements
Last year, we discussed the growing focus and increased regulation on data brokers nationwide, including bills in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington. Now, California has a new bill (S.B. 362) that would revamp its requirements on data
A Cautionary Tale: FTC and OCR Publish Warning Letters Regarding the Use of Third-Party Tracking Technologies
In July of 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a joint letter cautioning hospitals, health app developers, and telehealth providers about the privacy and security
12 Down, 38 to Go: Oregon Becomes One of the Latest States to Enact a Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
Oregon has become one of the latest states to adopt a comprehensive data privacy law. The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (“OCPA” or the “Act”) takes effect July 1, 2024, and mirrors its other U.S. privacy law counterparts, with a few
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Update! FTC Enforcement and New Parental Consent Proposal
Over the last few years, there has been an increased focus on the collection of children’s personal information in the United States. For example, many states have begun passing laws that significantly increase regulation for businesses collecting personal information from
Full Steam Ahead: EU’s Digital Services Act Creates Global Impact
On November 16, 2022, the Digital Services Act (DSA) took effect across the European Union (EU). The DSA establishes new regulations applicable to “online intermediaries,” such as online marketplaces, social network platforms, and internet service providers. The DSA