Key Takeaways
Productivity management and monitoring platforms have become a fixture of the
Key Takeaways
Recording customer calls is among the most common
In May 2023, Florida enacted a significant change to its health data laws. Senate Bill 264 amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act restricting where certain patient data can be stored and accessed. Codified at Section 408.051(3) of the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act, the change mandates that:
In addition to the
Smart glasses with AI capabilities have evolved from futuristic concept to everyday reality. The market exploded in 2024, with global smart glasses shipments surging 210% year-over-year, driven primarily by Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. From the consumer-focused Meta Ray-Ban Display (featuring a built-in heads-up display announced in September 2025) to Meta’s partnership with Oakley for
Recently, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 45, which builds on existing California laws, such as the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, seeking to protect individuals seeking certain healthcare services. AB 45 takes effect January 1, 2026.
Specifically, the law prohibits the collection, use, disclosure, sale, sharing, or retention of personal information of a
The Oklahoma State Legislature recently enacted Senate Bill 626, amending its Security Breach Notification Act, effective January 1, 2026, to address gaps in the state’s current cybersecurity framework (the “Amendment”). The Amendment includes new definitions, mandates reporting to the state Attorney General, clarifies compliance with similar laws, and provides revised penalty provisions, including affirmative
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the fifth enforcement action under its Risk Analysis Initiative. In this case, OCR reached a settlement with Health Fitness Corporation (Health Fitness), a wellness vendor providing services to employer-sponsored group health plans.
This announcement is interesting for several
Employee security awareness training is a best practice and a “reasonable safeguard” for protecting the privacy and security of an organization’s sensitive data. The list of data privacy and cybersecurity laws mandating employee data protection training continues to grow and now includes the EU AI Act. The following list is a high-level sample of employee
As the integration of technology in the workplace accelerates, so do the challenges related to privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Human resource professionals and in-house counsel must navigate a rapidly evolving landscape of legal and regulatory requirements. This National Privacy Day, it’s crucial to spotlight emerging issues in workplace technology
Announcing its fourth ransomware cybersecurity investigation and settlement, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) also observed there has been a 264% increase in large ransomware breaches since 2018.
Here, the OCR reached an agreement with a medium-size private healthcare provider following a ransomware attack relating to potential violations of the HIPAA Security Rule.