Health Privacy & Data Protection

Covers laws and regulations governing the collection, use, sharing, and security of health and personal data, including HIPAA, state privacy statutes, consent requirements, breach notification, and data retention. Topics include patient rights, healthcare provider and vendor compliance, cross-border transfers, and managing privacy risks in digital health, apps, and telemedicine.

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The Health Data Privacy Gap Telehealth Apps Exploit — and How to Close It
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The Health Data Privacy Gap Telehealth Apps Exploit — and How to Close It

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Many telehealth apps aren’t covered by HIPAA unless they work for a HIPAA “covered entity” or business associate, leaving user health data legally exposed. This gap allows apps to share or monetize sensitive information through analytics and third-party trackers with limited federal limits. This article explains where HIPAA stops, what laws may still apply, and […]
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