The term "HIPAA Security Rule" refers to a set of national standards established to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). With the increase in digital record-keeping and billing systems, compliance with HIPAA
The Data Act, which came into force on January 11, 2024, is poised to significantly transform the medical and health devices sector, becoming generally applicable from September 12, 2025. As this legislative change aims to regulate access to and the fair use of data generated by networked devices
The rapid growth of AI innovation in healthcare presents both opportunities and challenges. While AI has the potential to significantly enhance clinical outcomes and streamline healthcare operations, it simultaneously raises significant concerns about the protection and privacy of patient health
Nebraska Attorney General Michael T. Hilgers has filed a significant lawsuit against Change Healthcare, its parent company UnitedHealth Group, and its operating entity Optum. This legal action stems from a major data breach that compromised the personal and medical information of approximately
As automated decision-making (ADM) technologies become more prevalent across various sectors, there is an urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks to protect individual rights and ensure transparency and fairness in AI-driven decision-making processes. The legislative efforts in the UK to
The annual Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) conference may not typically draw the attention of schools and academies, but it clearly had them in its sights this year. In his keynote speech in October, Information Commissioner John Edwards made clear his regulatory focus in 2025 is to ensure c
