Mike McKinnon III reports: Last May, two teachers from Rincon Middle School in the Escondido Union School District filed a lawsuit challenging the district’s policies regarding what information can be shared with parents of students who are debating their “gender identity.” The original complaint stated teachers are required to use “any pronouns or a gender-specific…
Where are HHS and the FTC on online privacy for people with substance use disorder?
Jacqueline Seitz writes: The era of rampant, unconsented, and unregulated online data collection may finally be winding down for consumer health data. But the advances in consumer privacy have not yet fully reached the millions of people with health information related to their drug use, substance use disorder treatment, or recovery. In July, two key…
GAO reports shortcomings in federal law enforcement on privacy and civil liberties
Joe Cadillic sends this along concise write-up from Matthew Casey at KJZZ: GAO reports shortcomings in federal law enforcement on privacy and civil liberties The first says a Homeland Security intelligence office that shares sensitive data with police and others has not done audits to make sure employees accessing the info have permission. The second says…
Attorney General Todd Rokita holds IU Health accountable for patient privacy and HIPAA violations
Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit on behalf of the people of Indiana against IU Health and IU Healthcare Associates for their failure to properly report, review, and enforce HIPAA and Indiana law violations. “We will continue to uphold and protect Hoosier patients’ medical privacy,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Trust is the foundation of…