There’s More to Consumer Privacy Than Just HIPAA When It Comes to the Healthcare Industry
Lexology February 16, 2024
Although the healthcare industry is often focused on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and compliance with its privacy regulations, there are many companies that service HIPAA-regulated entities that are not subject to such HIPAA regulations themselves, such as consumer-directed digital health companies, including those providing healthcare-related or focused mobile applications. Given the complexities of complying with various privacy rules, for those working with the healthcare industry or adjacent industries, evaluating their own and their vendor’s compliance with laws...