Jessica Kim Cohen reports: Some providers have come out against a recent HHS proposal that would expand law enforcement’s access to patient records that involve addiction treatment information, worrying it could deter people from seeking care. The proposal from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration would allow courts to authorize disclosure of these…
Category: Laws
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Legislation to Repeal National Patient ID, Protect Americans’ Medical Privacy
The following is a press release from Senator Rand Paul about an issue that you really should be paying attention to if you value your medical privacy and data security: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the National Patient Identifier Repeal Act to overturn a dangerous provision of existing law requiring the creation of…
Nevada Opts Out Before California: A Reminder to Review Website Privacy Statements
Mary T. Costigan, Joseph J. Lazzarotti and Jason C. Gavejian of Jackson Lewis write: The California Consumer Privacy Act takes effect January 1, 2020. Businesses within the scope of the CCPA are taking steps to prepare, including drafting notices to inform California consumers of their right to opt out of the sale of their personal…
A Nevada Law That Fines Companies for Selling Private Data Is About to Go Into Effect
Dell Cameron reports: Starting next Tuesday, Nevada residents may choose to opt-out of having their personal information resold by online businesses. A privacy bill, signed into law this May, requires website operators to respond to requests from consumers and halt the sale of their personal information within 60 days—or potentially face strict fines. Read more…