FTC Seeking Comments on Proposed Amendments to Health Breach Notification Rule

Published: 06/30/2023

Sources:
  • Miscellaneous
Relevant To:
  • All Healthcare Organizations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking input on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule, including a proposal to clarify the Rule’s applicability to health apps and other similar technologies, such as fitness trackers.

The Health Breach Notification Rule (Rule) requires vendors of personal health records (PHR) and related entities that are not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to notify ind

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