09.14.17

FDA releases final guidance on interoperable medical devices

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.

Category Privacy

08.17.17

D.C. Circuit finds standing to sue based on risk of future harm...

D.C. Circuit decision highlights the need for companies to remain vigilant about their data security policies and practices to hopefully avoid a potential breach.

Category Privacy

06.23.17

MDLive class action suit voluntarily dismissed with prejudice

The class action suit voluntarily dismissed following a motion to dismiss.

Category Privacy

04.13.17

Study finds teaching hospitals at greater risk for data breaches

According to a recent report published by JAMA Internal Medicine, large hospitals affiliated with medical schools are more prone to data breaches.

Category Privacy

03.09.17

Yahoo general counsel resigns following data breach investigation

The resignation comes after the conclusion of an internal investigation, led by an independent committee of Yahoo’s board of directors, into the company’s 2014 data breach, as well as several other large data breaches.

Category Privacy

02.14.17

Fourth Circuit affirms dismissal of proposed data breach class...

The Fourth Circuit pointed out that plaintiffs could not demonstrate that their information had been accessed, let alone misused in any way.

Category Privacy