New director of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, Leon Rodriguez, says, “enforcement promotes compliance.”
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Joseph J. Lazzarotti
Joseph J. Lazzarotti is a principal in the Tampa, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He founded and currently co-leads the firm's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity practice group, edits the firm’s Privacy Blog, and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Trained as an employee benefits lawyer, focused on compliance, Joe also is a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits practice group.
In short, his practice focuses on the matrix of laws governing the privacy, security, and management of data, as well as the impact and regulation of social media. He also counsels companies on compliance, fiduciary, taxation, and administrative matters with respect to employee benefit plans.
California to Restrict Employers’ Use of Credit Reports Beginning 2012
Beginning January 1, 2012, California will restrict an employer’s ability to obtain a credit report for employment purposes.
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HIPAA Audits to Begin Early 2012
Approximately 150 HIPAA on-site audits are scheduled to begin in early 2012. Covered entities and business associates should be aware of the nature and scope of these audits and what they should be doing to be prepare should they be selected.
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HHS’ Text4Health Task Force Makes Health Texting Recommmendations
Text4Health Task Force Makes Health Texting Recommendations to HHS…
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IRS Releases Updated Disclosure & Privacy Law Reference Guide
IRS releases updated disclosure & privacy law reference guide.
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Connecticut Attorney General Establishes Privacy Task Force
Newly created Privacy Task Force in Connecticut may lead to increased enforcement.
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California Strengthens its Data Breach Notification Law
California tightens its data breach notification requirements.
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Illinois Amends Its Data Breach Notification Law and Adds Data Disposal Mandate
Illinois amends its breach notification law and adds a data disposal mandate.
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NLRB Acting General Counsel Issues Opinion On Social Media and the NLRA
An August 18, 2011, NLRB Memorandum helps to outline contours of what constitues protected concerted activity under NLRA Section 7. Of course, examination and analysis of the facts at issue, is critical, along with prudent advice from expert labor counsel. This post, however, discusses some of the helpful guidance concerning some popular policy provisions that if not adequately defined or limited could run afoul of Section 7 rights.
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Connecticut Becomes Sixth State to Prohibit Use of Credit Report Information in Making Employment Decisions
Connecticut joins five other states (Hawaii, Illinois, Oregon, Washington, and Maryland) in limiting what credit report information employers may use in making hiring or employment decisions.
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