Lexology August 24, 2023
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many were surprised to learn that HIPAA does not broadly protect all health-related information. To fill that gap—and to address data protection concerns related to reproductive health services after the 2022 reversal of Roe v. Wade—states have recently begun enacting statutes to protect consumer health information. Nevada has joined Washington and Connecticut in this effort by enacting SB 370, which will take effect March 31, 2024.
How will SB 370 apply? The statute protects “consumer health data” in the hands of a “regulated entity.” The following statutory definitions explain these concepts:
- “Regulated entity” is defined as any person who conducts business in Nevada, or produces or provides products or services targeted to...