US FTC proposes updates to health breach rule to underscore applicability to health apps, other evolving technologies

( May 18, 2023, 17:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule that include clarifying the rule’s applicability to health apps and other similar technologies. The rule requires vendors of personal health records and related entities that are not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to notify individuals, the FTC, and, in some cases, the media of a breach of unsecured personally identifiable health data. It also requires third party service providers to vendors and PHR-related entities to provide notification to such vendors and PHR-related entities following the discovery of a breach.Statement follows in full. Also see document below. ...

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US FTC proposes updates to health breach rule to underscore applicability to health apps, other evolving technologies

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