Health Privacy

Tech Policy Press: October 2023 U.S. Tech Policy Roundup

• Consumer Privacy

• Data Protection

• Health Privacy

• Location Tracking

• News

ReadWrite: Colorado Supreme Court affirms use of Google keyword search warrants

• Consumer Privacy

• Data Protection

• Health Privacy

• News

The Register: EPIC urges watchdog to probe Grindr’s data privacy – or alleged lack thereof 

• Consumer Privacy

• Data Brokers

• Data Protection

• Health Privacy

• Location Tracking

• News

Strengthening Privacy and Data Protection Policy in the National Cybersecurity Strategy

EPIC is launching a new project on Strengthening Privacy and Cybersecurity Standards, with the support of craig newmark philanthropies’ Cyber Civil Defense Initiative, to advance important elements of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.

• Communications Privacy

• Consumer Privacy

• Cybersecurity

• Data Protection

• Data Security

• Encryption

• Health Privacy

• Location Tracking

• Presidential Directives

• Privacy Laws

• U.S. Privacy Laws

• U.S. State Privacy Laws

• Analysis

PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Urges FTC to Investigate Grindr’s Personal Data Practices

In a complaint filed Wednesday, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the popular LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr for its potentially unlawful retention and disclosure of users’ sensitive personal data.

• Consumer Privacy

• Data Protection

• Enforcement of Privacy Laws

• Health Privacy

• Updates

EPIC Encourages Senate HELP Committee to Protect Health Data and Patient Privacy

EPIC submitted comments to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) in response to its Request for Information related to patient privacy and health data privacy. EPIC provided resources and recommendations about the privacy and data security risks unique to health information, as well as the importance of centering data minimization principles in the collection and sharing of health data, including types of location data, biometric data, and genetic information.

• Consumer Privacy

• Cybersecurity

• Data Protection

• Data Security

• Health Privacy

• Updates

The Record: The strongest data privacy bill passed this year focused on health. It’s already a model for other states

• Data Protection

• Health Privacy

• News

EPIC Commends FTC Rulemaking to Expand Health Breach Notification Rule, Urges Expansion

In comments to the Federal Trade Commission, EPIC applauded the proposed modifications to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR).

• Cybersecurity

• Data Protection

• Data Security

• Health Privacy

• Updates

EPIC Comments to the FTC on Proposed Rulemaking to Amend the Health Breach Notification Rule

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) submits these comments in support of the proposed changes and to share additional recommendations and expertise with the Commission.

• Cybersecurity

• Data Protection

• Data Security

• Health Privacy

• Comments

EPIC Commends FTC’s Vitagene Genetic and Health Data Settlement

In comments to the Federal Trade Commission, EPIC commended the FTC for taking enforcement action against direct-to-consumer genetic testing company Vitagene for unfair and deceptive trade practices involving genetic and health information.

• Cybersecurity

• Data Protection

• Data Security

• Health Privacy

• Updates