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Washington State passes new health data privacy measures
On April 27, the Washington State governor signed HB 1155 to enact the My Health My Data Act—a comprehensive health privacy law that provides broad restrictions on the use of consumer health data. The Act is intended to cover health data not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act……By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe…
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House committee continues federal privacy legislation discussions
On April 27, the House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, held a hearing entitled “Addressing America’s Data Privacy Shortfalls: How a National Standard Fills Gaps to Protect Americans’ Personal Information” to continue discussions on the need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation……By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe…
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S.D. Texas: PMA Preemption and Twiqbal Doom Stent Graft Warnings and Manufacturing Defect Claims
When last we wrote, we had just watched our gorgeous standard poodle puppy, Luca, compete in his first weekend of dog shows. He was still learning the ropes, and, though he looked beautiful, he did not win any points….By: Reed Smith
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Medicalodges, Inc. Reportedly Experiences Data Breach Affecting Patients’ Social Security Numbers
In April 2023, Medicalodges, Inc. reportedly experienced a cybersecurity event possibly resulting in a data breach affecting patient information. While the company has not yet filed official notice of the breach, secondary reports suggest that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ confidential consumer information, including Social Security numbers….By: Console and…
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RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Notifies 9,632 Consumers of Recent Data Breach
On May 5, 2023, RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after confirming that an unauthorized party was able to bypass the company’s data security system, accessing confidential consumer data. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to…
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UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust Announces Third-Party Data Breach Affecting Members’ Confidential Information
On May 5, 2023, UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust posted a notice of data breach on its website after learning that union members’ confidential information was leaked in a third-party data breach occurring at NationsBenefits, a company UAW uses NationsBenefits to administer benefits to members, which is how the company came into possession of members’…
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Catholic Health Announces Third-Party Data Breach at Minimum Data Set Consultants Leaked Patient Data
On May 5, 2023, Catholic Health posted notice of a third-party data breach following an incident at one of the organization’s vendors, Minimum Data Set Consultants, LLC. Based on the Catholic Health notice, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to patients’ names, birthdates, demographic information, Social Security numbers, Medicare numbers, and diagnosis…
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Confusion in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Region as Russia Issues Evacuation Order
Running short of food, fuel and cash, and with a Ukrainian counteroffensive imminent, many civilians are defying occupation forces’ directive, unsure where they would go.
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 3 Leaders of Palestinian Militant Group in Gaza
The military wing of Islamic Jihad — which Israel, the United States and many other Western countries classify as a terrorist organization — confirmed the deaths of its leaders.
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Russian Victory Day Celebrations Scaled Back
The Kremlin will commemorate the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but many towns have canceled events on Tuesday.
