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The AI Therapy Ban – What 12 States Just Made Illegal

Twelve U.S. states have now made certain forms of AI-driven “therapy” illegal, restricting chatbots and other automated tools from providing mental health treatment or presenting themselves as licensed care. These bans generally target unlicensed practice, deceptive marketing, and unsafe clinical advice delivered without human oversight. This article explains which states enacted the rules, what conduct […]

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 / 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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