Encryption is one of several cornerstones of a robust information security program. Articles on quantum computing often include the compelling narrative that encryption is at risk, but as with any revolutionary technology,...more
In this week’s installment of our blog series on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) HIPAA Security Rule updates in its January 6 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), we are exploring the proposed updates...more
In this week’s installment of our blog series on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) HIPAA Security Rule updates in its January 6 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), we are exploring the proposed updates...more
2/13/2025
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Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Security Rule ,
NPRM ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
Proposed regulations may require employers to invest additional resources to safeguard group health plan participants’ protected health information.
In this installment of our blog series on the U.S. Department of Health...more
1/30/2025
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Business Associates ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Security Rule ,
NPRM ,
PHI ,
Reporting Requirements
The final text of the amended Negative Option Rule, featuring the new “Click to Cancel” program, goes into effect this week on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and should become enforceable approximately four months later on...more
1/14/2025
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California ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
FTC Act ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices