September 15, 2017
NP Privacy Partner
Author(s): Jenny L. Holmes, Valerie Breslin Montague, Michal E. Ovadia
New York enacts cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies, FDA releases final guidance on interoperable medical devices, New York Attorney General opens investigation into Equifax data breach and HIPAA penalties waived during hurricanes. Here’s what’s trending in data privacy and cybersecurity.
This regulation is in response to the growing financial systems and data threats posed by nation-states, terrorist organizations and independent criminal actors.—John G. Roman
Manufacturers of medical devices that have the capability to exchange information with other medical or non-medical devices or systems are encouraged to review the FDA guidance and bring their standards in line with the guidance as much as possible.—Michal E. Ovadia
The recent Equifax data breach has affected an unprecedented 143 million American consumers.—Jenny L. Holmes
OCR also issues compliance reminders regarding uses and disclosures of health information in emergency situations.—Valerie Breslin Montague
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