Fierce Healthcare May 18, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission is tightening the reins on digital health apps sharing consumers’ sensitive medical data with tech companies.
The agency issued Thursday proposed changes to its Health Breach Notification Rule to underscore the rule’s applicability to health apps in a bid to protect consumers’ data privacy and provide more transparency about how companies collect their health information.
The move comes as the FTC has stepped up its role in regulating digital health.
The proposed rule makes it clear that health-related apps and trackers will face enforcement action and potential penalties if they do not alert consumers when their health data is disclosed without their permission.
The FTC’s Health Breach Notification Rule dates back to 2009 and...
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