How Companies Can Comply With The My Health My Data Act

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The implications are significant and will likely extend beyond Washington state residents and beyond the industries typically considered traditional “healthcare.” Let’s explore who needs to protect themselves, how they can and what this tells us about the regulatory environment around privacy.is to extend greater privacy protections than what HIPAA provides today, partly by expanding the definition and scope of consumer health data .

Additionally, online sites that haven’t been impacted by HIPAA in the past, which deal with weight loss, allergies or hygiene products, will likely now also be impacted by this law. That’s what makes this law so far-reaching and why nearly all businesses serving Washington customers should be paying close attention., this can be a real deterrent for organizations. Plaintiffs constantly scan the websites of companies that are big enough to settle but too small to fight a lawsuit.

The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter. For legal advice, you should consult with an attorney concerning your specific situation.

 

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