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FTC rescinds policy statement extending breach notification rule to apps, devices that collect health information
HealthFTC policy update
The FTC has rescinded a policy statement that extended breach notification rules to apps and devices collecting health information.
The move affects apps and devices that collect health information, potentially altering data protection requirements.
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Key Takeaways
- Policy change affects data protection requirements for health information-collecting apps and devices
- Breach notification rules no longer apply to these apps and devices under the rescinded policy
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential changes to data protection requirements for health apps and devices
Why It Matters
Impact on consumer data protection and app/device developer responsibilities
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- Sep 10American Hospital Association: FTC rescinds policy statement extending breach notification rule to apps, devices that collect health information
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