Consumer Data Protection

New York SHIELD Act data breach law overview

The New York SHIELD Act – A Model for Every State’s Next Data Breach Law

Business Data Protection, Consumer Rights and Privacy Protection, Cybersecurity Law and Compliance, Data Privacy and Security, State Legislation and Regulation /

New York’s SHIELD Act took full effect on March 21, 2020 and requires businesses to implement “reasonable” data security safeguards and notify affected New York residents of certain breaches. It broadened what counts as private information and expanded coverage to many out-of-state companies handling NY data. This article explains the law’s key requirements and why […]

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Telehealth app with privacy data gap warning

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

Consumer Rights & Data Security, Health Privacy & Data Protection, Health Technology Policy & Reform, Healthcare Law & Regulation, Telehealth & Digital Health Technology /

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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