Health Data Privacy Commission: New Rules for Information Protection
This act establishes a special commission to study how best to protect citizens' private health data in the era of new technologies. The goal is to balance privacy protection with the need to use data for improving healthcare and research. Citizens can expect their health data to be more secure, while the healthcare system can function more effectively.
Key points
Establishment of the Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Health Data Use and Privacy Protection to examine current regulations and technologies.
Analysis of how health data is collected, used, and shared by governments, businesses, and individuals, including data from wearable devices.
Investigation into whether existing regulations, such as HIPAA, are sufficient for new technologies and if new regulations are needed.
Preparation of a report with recommendations for Congress, including proposals for legal changes to better protect health data privacy.
The Commission will protect any personal and business information obtained from improper use and disclosure.
Status:
Expired
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